{"playerId":469,"percentChange":-0.1,"averageDraftPosition":208.4,"percentOwned":23,"playerRaterSEASON":-1.2,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Berkman is in the lineup Monday at designated hitter against the Rays, FOX Sports Southwest reports.","spin":"Berkman was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup and has only one at-bat since September 3. He is expected to only be used from the left side of the plate for a little while. With the Rays throwing Alex Cobb on Monday, he will get the start.","date":"Mon Sep 16"},"fullName":"Lance Berkman","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"If Berkman can stay healthy, he has a chance to put up some good numbers hitting in the heart of a still-potent Ranger lineup, with half his games in hitter-friendly Arlington. But that's a big if, as Berkman missed the majority of 2012 with assorted ailments. Berkman will be slotted at designated hitter so he is less likely to get hurt, though Texas has ample sticks to give Berkman a day off, particularly versus tough lefties. Some are overestimating the boost from the lineup and park and are expecting too much. Berkman is worth a late or reserve roster spot since the potential is there. However, there are myriad better choices if you're looking for the surprise endgame difference-maker.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":-4.6,"playerRater15DAY":-3.8,"positionRank":38}