For Thursday, May 13th, there are seven games in the main slate. There are a couple of important points that fantasy managers should consider when building their lineups. First, there are very few, if any, true pitching “aces” to select from. Secondly, the catcher, first base and outfield positions are reasonably priced for value. The highest price threshold for catcher is $4800 and first base is $5100 respectively. In addition, only one outfielder has a salary of more than $5400.
Pitchers
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Sean Manaea(A’s) $8800 @ Red Sox 3-1 3.07 ERA/1.07 WHIP(20.1 FPTS/game)
Trevor Rogers(Marlins) $9300 @ Diamondbacks 4-2 1.87 ERA/1.08 WHIP(22.8 FPTS)
Others I Like
Cristian Javier(Astros) $10000 vs Rangers 3-1 2.90 ERA/1.00 WHIP although I like Javier, I do not believe he deserves to be the highest priced pitcher on the slate by $700.
Hitters
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Catcher:
Carson Kelly(Diamondbacks) $4800 vs Marlins .333 BA/ 6 HR/19 RBI’s
Dom Nunez(Rockies) $4600 vs Reds .205 BA/5 HR/18 RBI’s(7.1 FPTS/game)
First Base:
Yuri Gurriel(Astros) $5100 vs Rangers .333 BA/6 HR/28 RBI’s
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Second Base:
Ryan Mcmahon(Rockies) $5000 vs Reds .263 BA/8 HR/23 RBI’s
Jed Lowrie(A’s) $4900 @ Red Sox .274 BA/3 HR/22 RBI’s
Shortstop:
Xander Bogaerts(Red Sox) $5500 vs A’s .341 BA/7 HR/20 RBI’s(averaging 9.3 FPTS/game)
Trevor Story(Rockies) $5300 vs Reds .287 BA/4 HR/21 RBI’s
Third Base:
Jose Ramirez(Indians) $5300 @ Mariners .252 BA/10 HR/20 RBI’s
Outfielders:
J.D. Martinez(Red Sox) $5300 vs A’s .331 BA/10 HR/ 32 RBI’s
Yordan Alvarez(Astros) $5200 vs Rangers .342/6 HR/21 RBI’s
Others I Like
- Mike Zunino(catcher-Rays) $3900 vs Yankees
- Christian Vazquez(catcher-Red Sox) $4400 vs A’s
- Nate Lowe(1B-Rangers) $4000 @ Astros
- Jesus Aguilar(1B-Marlins) $4500 @ Diamondbacks
- Ty France(2B-Mariners) $3900 vs Indians
- Nick Solak(2B-Rangers)$4300 @ Astros
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa(SS-Rangers) $4100 @ Astros
- Joey Wendle(3B-Rays)$4200 vs Yankees
- Kyle Seagar(3B-Mariners) $4500 vs Indians
- Adolis Garcia(Rangers) $3400 @ Rangers top pick of lower priced options
- Raimel Tapia(Rockies) $3900 vs Reds
- Mitch Haniger(Mariners) $4000 vs Indians
Stacks
The main stack that I will be attacking will be the Rockies at home vs the Reds. Luis Castillo(6.43 ERA/1.63 WHIP) has struggled mightily this season. I also like several Reds’ players as “comeback” players. These Reds include: Tucker Barnhart($4100); Mike Moustakas($4700); and Jesse Winker($5100).
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