The Dodgers noticed a "mechanical tweak" in Outman's setup at the plate during his recent slump, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, and the rookie outfielder has since rebounded by reaching base in five straight games.

EDGE Analysis

Outman experienced his first true slump -- albeit brief -- as a major-leaguer last week when he went 0-for-11 with nine strikeouts over a three-game stretch. Ardaya reports that the staff noticed a change in Outman's setup that limited "his ability first to see, then get to some of the off-speed offerings that pitching staffs have fed him," and they consequently worked to get the rookie outfielder to open up more at the plate. Outman went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles Wednesday, lifting his batting average to .400 (6-for-15) with a pair of steals and six runs since the adjustment was made. The 25-year-old has struck out seven times over that span, but his performance as a whole has been impressive this season, and he was just named the NL Rookie of the Month for April after slashing .292/.376/.615 with seven homers, 20 RBI, 17 runs and four thefts through April 30.

Outman went 2-for-3 with a run and a stolen base Saturday in a 1-0 victory versus the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Coming into the contest, Outman was mired in a rough three-game cold spell during which he went 0-for-11 with nine strikeouts. The rookie bounced back Saturday, finishing as the only player in the contest with multiple hits. He followed a single in the third inning with a stolen base and then came around to score the only run of the game on an Austin Barnes single. Outman's 33.3 percent strikeout rate this season is concerning, but he's still managed to put together a strong stat line that includes a .290/.371/.624 slash line, seven homers, four doubles, three triples, 16 runs, 20 RBI and three stolen bases.

Outman went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run, a solo home run and an RBI single in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Outman gave the Dodgers a 2-1 lead in the second with a solo shot off Hayden Wesneski and extended the advantage to 9-4 in the ninth with a two-run shot off Brad Boxberger. The young outfielder now has seven homers and 19 RBI on the season, but a large portion of that production (four homers and nine RBI) has come during the first three matchups of a four-game series in Chicago.

Outman went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and five RBI in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Outman twice propelled the Dodgers into a lead with a long ball. In the third inning, he slugged a 420-foot solo homer to break a 1-1 tie. His next blast was more dramatic, as he smashed a ninth-inning grand slam to blow up what had been a 2-2 stalemate. This was Outman's first career multi-homer performance, and the five RBI were a career high. The rookie has impressed thus far in 2023, slashing .290/.397/.645 with five home runs, 15 RBI, 12 runs and two steals through 20 games.

Outman is batting leadoff for the Dodgers on Tuesday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Outman moves to the very top of the lineup with Mookie Betts going on paternity leave. The 25-year-old Outman boasts a 1.031 OPS with three home runs, 10 RBI, two stolen bases and nine runs scored through 17 games this season with Los Angeles.

Outman is not in the starting lineup for Monday's tilt against the Mets, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

EDGE Analysis

Outman will be on the bench with southpaw David Peterson on the mound for the Mets on Monday. Trayce Thompson gets the start in center and will hit seventh.

Outman went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Outman helped give the Dodgers an early lead with his booming 423-foot, two-run home run in the first inning. It was the rookie's second homer in as many games and his third of the campaign. Outman has staked his place as an everyday player for the Dodgers early in the season with a .348/.516/.913 slash line along with nine RBI and a stolen base through his first 31 plate appearances.

Outman went 1-for-3 with a homer in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Outman connected on a solo homer in the second off Madison Bumgarner to make it 2-1 Dodgers. That's the second homer of the season for the rookie outfielder, and he's already driven in seven runs. Outman is hitting an unsustainable .350/.519/.850 in the young year, but it's hard to not be impressed with what the 25-year-old has done to open the campaign.

Outman went 2-for-5 with two triples, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 13-4 win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

After collecting two hits, including a home run, during Opening Day, Outman was held hitless over the next three games (four at-bats). However, he was back in the starting lineup Monday and notched his first two career triples, including a go-ahead two-run hit in the fifth that ended up being the difference in the game. Outman's versatile skill set makes him an extremely intriguing fantasy option, but his overall value will be tied to how often he can carve out playing time in the Dodgers' crowded outfield.

Outman went 0-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

After appearing only as a late defensive replacement when Arizona started a southpaw Saturday, Outman was back in the lineup as Los Angeles' starting center fielder Sunday. The rookie drew a walk in his first place appearance and was hit by a pitch in his third. Following the HBP, Outman swiped second base, but the Dodgers were unable to bring him home. The 25-year-old stole 23 bases in the minors as recently as 2021, so there is certainly some speed to his game. However, it's worth noting that manager Dave Roberts decided to pinch hit for Outman with light-hitting backup backstop Austin Barnes when the Diamondbacks brought in a lefty reliever in the ninth, so it appears that the team doesn't yet feel comfortable letting the rookie face left-handed pitching.