The schedule for today, May 22nd, is atypical for a Saturday slate. While there are only two games starting before 3:05 PM CST, there are an additional seven falling in that 3 o’clock window. This will leave six games for the “main slate”.
Pitchers
Out of the 12 pitchers on this slate, there is only one true “ace” on the slate (Buehler) and three others who score 15.0 FPTS/ game or more on the season. My preferred option will be to go with Buehler and a cheaper alternative with him.
Top-tier
Walker Buehler(Dodgers) $11000 @ Giants 2-0 record with a 2.98 ERA/0.88 WHIP on the season. Coming off his best game(30.8 FPTS) of the season, Buehler will look to extend a personal five-game streak of at least 18.9 FPTS.
Others I Like:
Chris Bassitt(A’s) $7800 @ Angels 3-2 record(3.88 ERA/1.14 WHIP). Bassitt is averaging 17.7 FPTS on the season and has 57 strikeouts in 53 innings.
Robbie Ray(Blue Jays) $9500 vs Rays. On April 24th, against these same Rays, Robbie gave up three runs on six hits(2 HR’s) over six innings.
Hitters
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Catcher:
Wilson Contreras(Cubs) $4500 @ Cardinals .254 BA/8 HR/21 RBI’s
Christian Vazquez(Red Sox) $4600 @ Phillies .259 BA/3 HR/17 RBI’s
First Base:
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Kris Bryant(Cubs) $5000 @ Cardinals .308 BA/10 HR/26 RBI’s
Vladimir Guerrero JR(Blue Jays) averaging 10.5 FPTS/game(.329 BA/11 HR/32 RBI’s)
Second Base:
Max Muncy(Dodgers) $4900 @ Giants with the addition of Albert Pujols, Muncy picks up dual-position availability(1B/2B). Provides pop(8 HR/23 RBI’s) that most second basemen can’t offer.
Marcus Semien(Blue Jays) $5600 vs Rays .280 BA/10 HR/26 RBI’s
Shortstop:
Javy Baez(Cubs) $5000 @ Cardinals .255 BA/10 HR/28 RBI’s
Bo Bichette(Blue Jays) $5800 vs Rays .285/9 HR/27 RBI’s
Third Base:
Nelson Arenado(Cardinals) $5000 vs Cubs .297/10 HR/30 RBI’s six straight games with at least 5.0 FPTS
Rafael Devers(Red Sox) $5400 @ Phillies .276 BA/11 HR/34 RBI’s
Outfielders:
Mitch Haniger(Mariners) $4600 @ Padres .256 BA/12 HR/29 RBI’s
Randy Arozarena(Rays) $5500 @ Blue Jays averaging 8.9 FPTS/game
Others I Like:
Yadier Molina(C-Cardinals) $3800 vs Cubs
Will Smith(C-Dodgers) $4400 @ Giants
Paul Goldschmidt(1B-Cardinals) $3900vs Cubs
Eric Hosmer(1B-Padres) $4200 vs Mariners
Gavin Lux(2B-Dodgers) $3500 @ Giants
Jed Lowrie(2B-A’s) $4200 @ Angels
Brandon Crawford(SS-Giants) $3600 vs Dodgers
Joey Wendle(3B-Rays) $4300 @ Blue Jays scored 85 FPTS over last four games
Manuel Margot(OF-Blue Jays) $3400 vs Rays
Chris Taylor(OF-Dodgers) $4100 @ Giants
Stacks
My two favorite stacks on the slate are the Dodgers (facing the Giants) and the Red Sox(facing Spencer Howard of the Phillies). The Giants are scheduled to start either Nick Tropeano or Scott Kazmir, neither of which has pitched an inning this year. Howard has an 8.31 ERA/1.85 WHIP.
As mentioned previously, the matchup of Robbie Ray vs the Rays is not as favorable. That being said, there are several lower-priced Tampa players that I will consider filling out my lineup.
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