No offense with a lefty starting, what is Boone suppose to do. Verdugo hasn't hit LH pitching. To me after your 1rst 3 against a lefty starting whoever you have 4-9 right now is like rearranging the chairs on the deck on a sinking ship. Newsflash they are all bad. Now when there is a righty Verdugo should hit 4th. Stanton was a difference maker, so it was a huge hit this injury in my opinion.
The rotation will be good it is the strength of the team. The bullpen needs help (They need a few fixes). and the lineup that is a unmitigated disaster, hence that is what they have to get the most fixes on.