Will Middlebrooks

Will Middlebrooks starting at first base Monday for Rangers

Texas Rangers third baseman Will Middlebrooks is in the starting lineup on Monday against the Houston Astros.

What It Means:

Drew Robinson will take a seat on Monday after starting the last three in a row at third base. Middlebrooks will take over the hot corner and hit ninth against Collin McHugh.

Our Matchup Heat Map has the Rangers with a 5.04 implied total, which ranks 7th-best on the Monday slate.