{"playerId":1160,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":260,"percentOwned":0.2,"playerRaterSEASON":-1.2,"playerRater7DAY":-1.1,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Scott is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.","spin":"Scott is 0-for-11 against Red Sox starter Jon Lester in his career, so he will be left on the bench Wednesday. Kelly Johnson will serve as the Rays' DH in Scott's place.","date":"Wed May 15"},"fullName":"Luke Scott","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Failing to find a free agent they preferred (for the price) this winter, the Rays re-signed Scott to again serve as their starting designated hitter. An underrated power source in deeper mixed and AL-only leagues for a couple of seasons when he was younger, Scott's rates have slipped to .226/.291/.424 the past two years combined, although he did hit 23 homers in 160 games during that time. A decline in his walk rate last season doesn't bode well for his future, and his .149/.211/.264 numbers against left-handers in 2012 show he's an obvious platoon candidate these days. Used correctly, he can be of service in AL-only formats, especially in leagues that afford daily transactions. But his career is in decline, so don't count on much of a rebound.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":0.1,"playerRater15DAY":0.6,"positionRank":3}