I think were just running up against logistics here.
We have two games today. Austin Meadows is DH in game one. Grossman and Hill play their usual outfield slots.
Beyond the rest of the starting lineup we have Tork, Miggy, Haase and Willi, and neither Tork or Miggy are playing left. That means either Willi or Haase in left.
Barnhart is catching game one, which means he’s not catching game two. The only other catcher on the team is Haase, and they’re not going to play Haase in game one in left if they’re planning to have him catch in game two.
That leaves Willi as the only option for left in game one.
It’s the limitation of the roster especially if 15 of your 27-man roster is pitching.