MLB Grind Down: Wednesday, September 9th - Page Three
Colorado at San Diego – 9:10 PM EST
| Colorado | San Diego | ||||||||
 | Chris Rusin |  | James Shields | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| SDP (-160) | 7 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.295 | 0.803 | 0.344 | 0.148 | SP vs. Left | 0.263 | 0.771 | 0.336 | 0.198 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.306 | 0.84 | 0.361 | 0.152 | SP vs. Right | 0.238 | 0.698 | 0.305 | 0.241 |
| Batter Splits | COL BvP | COL vs R | Batter Splits | SDP BvP | SD vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Chris Rusin : FD: $5,200 — DK: $4,700
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 120.0 — SIERA: 4.13 — ERA: 5.03 — K%: 15.1% — BB%: 6.3% — HR/9: 1.1
Last 30 Days: IP: 32.0 — SIERA: 4.35 — ERA: 5.06 — K%: 14.7% — BB%: 5.9% — HR/9: 0.8
San Diego Padres Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.293 (Rank: 25) — Strikeout Rate: 23.2% (Rank: 28)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.305 (Rank: 26) — Strikeout Rate: 20.8% (Rank: 21)
Pitches per PA: 3.83 (Rank: 12)
Analysis: As bad as it sounds, you could get away with fading the Rockies’ pitching staff the entire season. Rusin is included in that bunch, as he has a low strikeout rate and a mediocre SIERA. Even though the Padres strikeout at a high rate against left-handed pitching, I will not be targeting Rusin in any league format tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 52.4
James Shields : FD: $8,500 — DK: $9,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 403.1 — SIERA: 3.59 — ERA: 3.48 — K%: 21.8% — BB%: 6.6% — HR/9: 1.1
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.0 — SIERA: 4.59 — ERA: 4.20 — K%: 21.1% — BB%: 12.8% — HR/9: 1.2
Colorado Rockies Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.336 (Rank: 1) — Strikeout Rate: 20.0% (Rank: 16)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.330 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 16.8% (Rank: 5)
Pitches per PA: 3.74 (Rank: 25)
Analysis: Shields hasn’t been sharp recently, but a matchup against the Rockies at home could be just what he needs to get back on track. The Rockies current lineup is less than intimidating and Shields gets to face them in the pitcher-friendly Petco Park. His price has come down across the industry and he is a sizable favorite in a game that features a low total of 7.0 runs. Shields is a borderline SP1 and can be used as an SP2 on multi-pitcher sites.
Pitcher Rating: 79.4
Batter Grind Down
Colorado
The Rockies have one of the lowest team totals on the board tonight, as they square off against James Shields in Petco Park. If you are targeting anyone in this matchup, target the left-handed hitters, as Shields has given up a .336 wOBA to hitters from that side of the plate.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Carlos Gonzalez : FD: $4,000 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 574 — wOBA: 0.392 — ISO: 0.304 — wRC+: 134
Last 30 Days: PA: 108 — wOBA: 0.406 — ISO: 0.434 — wRC+: 143
Charlie Blackmon : FD: $3,500 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 927 — wOBA: 0.358 — ISO: 0.170 — wRC+: 111
Last 30 Days: PA: 117 — wOBA: 0.325 — ISO: 0.144 — wRC+: 88
San Diego
The Padres draw a favorable matchup tonight against Chris Rusin, who has given up a .344+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters. Matt Kemp and Justin Upton are in good spots, while Derek Norris and Jedd Gyorko make nice punt plays at their respective positions.
Elite Plays:
Matt Kemp : FD: $4,300 — DK: $4,600
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 285 — wOBA: 0.332 — ISO: 0.178 — wRC+: 114
Last 30 Days: PA: 110 — wOBA: 0.416 — ISO: 0.310 — wRC+: 170
Derek Norris : FD: $2,800 — DK: $3,100
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 288 — wOBA: 0.355 — ISO: 0.151 — wRC+: 131
Last 30 Days: PA: 81 — wOBA: 0.319 — ISO: 0.156 — wRC+: 104
Secondary Plays:
Justin Upton : FD: $4,000 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 250 — wOBA: 0.350 — ISO: 0.223 — wRC+: 125
Last 30 Days: PA: 117 — wOBA: 0.388 — ISO: 0.277 — wRC+: 151
Jedd Gyorko : FD: $2,700 — DK: $3,100
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 211 — wOBA: 0.324 — ISO: 0.126 — wRC+: 109
Last 30 Days: PA: 104 — wOBA: 0.356 — ISO: 0.255 — wRC+: 130
San Francisco at Arizona – 9:40 PM EST
| San Francisco | Arizona | ||||||||
 | Chris Heston |  | Zack Godley | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| ARI (-104) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.270 | 0.798 | 0.348 | 0.14 | SP vs. Left | 0.175 | 0.538 | 0.266 | 0.163 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.234 | 0.621 | 0.277 | 0.215 | SP vs. Right | 0.259 | 0.864 | 0.368 | 0.262 |
| Batter Splits | SF vs R | Batter Splits | ARI BvP | ARI vs R | |||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Chris Heston : FD: $6,700 — DK: $6,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 160.1 — SIERA: 4.00 — ERA: 3.59 — K%: 17.9% — BB%: 8.0% — HR/9: 0.7
Last 30 Days: IP: 20.1 — SIERA: 5.31 — ERA: 3.98 — K%: 14.1% — BB%: 12.0% — HR/9: 2.7
Arizona Diamondbacks Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.318 (Rank: 11) — Strikeout Rate: 20.6% (Rank: 21)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.310 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 19.4% (Rank: 15)
Pitches per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 28)
Analysis: Heston has been an easy avoid recently, as his strikeout rate is down and his SIERA is up. That’s not the type of combination that we are looking to target. He can safely be avoided tonight against the Diamondbacks. Not only are they a very capable offense, but he has to face them on the road in the hitter-friendly Chase Field.
Pitcher Rating: 56.1
Zachary Godley : FD: $6,100 — DK: $4,800
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 27.1 — SIERA: 4.30 — ERA: 3.62 — K%: 21.9% — BB%: 12.3% — HR/9: 1.3
Last 30 Days: IP: 9.1 — SIERA: 6.05 — ERA: 7.71 — K%: 18.2% — BB%: 20.5% — HR/9: 1.9
San Francisco Giants Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.319 (Rank: 8) — Strikeout Rate: 18.4% (Rank: 5)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.306 (Rank: 24) — Strikeout Rate: 18.6% (Rank: 11)
Pitches per PA: 3.75 (Rank: 24)
Analysis: Godley has had mixed results in his first 27 major league innings, but a 4.30 SIERA and a 21.9% strikeout rate certainly isn’t the worst that we have seen. The issue tonight is his matchup against the Giants. On the season, San Francisco is ranked eighth in team wOBA and fifth in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching.
Pitcher Rating: 53.6
Batter Grind Down
San Francisco
The Giants see a nice ballpark boost tonight playing in the hitter-friendly Chase Field. They also draw a favorable matchup against Zack Godley, who is still unproven at the major league level. Hitters from both sides of the plate are in play here.
Elite Plays:
Buster Posey : FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B/C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 828 — wOBA: 0.368 — ISO: 0.157 — wRC+: 142
Last 30 Days: PA: 112 — wOBA: 0.340 — ISO: 0.098 — wRC+: 122
Secondary Plays:
Angel Pagan : FD: $2,900 — DK: $3,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 580 — wOBA: 0.299 — ISO: 0.076 — wRC+: 95
Last 30 Days: PA: 30 — wOBA: 0.375 — ISO: 0.179 — wRC+: 145
Joe Panik : FD: $2,400 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 528 — wOBA: 0.335 — ISO: 0.107 — wRC+: 119
Arizona
The Diamondbacks find themselves in a good matchup tonight. Not only has Chris Heston struggled recently, but he has given up a .348 wOBA to left-handed hitters this season. David Peralta and Ender Inciarte are the top targets here, but don’t count out the right-handed bats of Paul Goldschmidt and A.J. Pollock.
Elite Plays:
David Peralta : FD: $3,300 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 639 — wOBA: 0.379 — ISO: 0.213 — wRC+: 138
Last 30 Days: PA: 106 — wOBA: 0.418 — ISO: 0.184 — wRC+: 164
Ender Inciarte : FD: $3,000 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 658 — wOBA: 0.325 — ISO: 0.106 — wRC+: 102
Last 30 Days: PA: 125 — wOBA: 0.315 — ISO: 0.074 — wRC+: 94
Secondary Plays:
Paul Goldschmidt : FD: $4,200 — DK: $5,600
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 852 — wOBA: 0.396 — ISO: 0.239 — wRC+: 150
Last 30 Days: PA: 121 — wOBA: 0.376 — ISO: 0.228 — wRC+: 135
A.J. Pollock : FD: $3,900 — DK: $5,100
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 675 — wOBA: 0.364 — ISO: 0.167 — wRC+: 127
Last 30 Days: PA: 120 — wOBA: 0.417 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 163
Houston at Oakland – 10:05 PM EST
| Houston | Oakland | ||||||||
 | Collin McHugh |  | Aaron Brooks | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| HOU (-145) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.220 | 0.613 | 0.273 | 0.213 | SP vs. Left | 0.308 | 0.826 | 0.356 | 0.197 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.25 | 0.693 | 0.305 | 0.233 | SP vs. Right | 0.389 | 1.085 | 0.462 | 0.141 |
| Batter Splits | HOU BvP | HOU vs R | Batter Splits | OAK BvP | OAK vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Collin McHugh : FD: $9,000 — DK: $10,800
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 327.2 — SIERA: 3.55 — ERA: 3.27 — K%: 22.2% — BB%: 6.3% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 34.0 — SIERA: 3.49 — ERA: 1.59 — K%: 25.0% — BB%: 7.4% — HR/9: 0.3
Oakland Athletics Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.306 (Rank: 23) — Strikeout Rate: 18.1% (Rank: 4)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.335 (Rank: 10) — Strikeout Rate: 18.6% (Rank: 11)
Pitches per PA: 3.83 (Rank: 11)
Analysis: McHugh is finally looking like the McHugh of last season. Over the last month of play, he has a 3.49 SIERA (1.59 ERA) with a strikeout rate of 25.0%. The masses will likely be off of him tonight against the A’s, but he makes a terrific tournament play. His ownership level will be low despite the fact that the A’s are ranked 23rd in team wOBA against right-handed pitching this season.
Pitcher Rating: 81.7
Aaron Brooks : FD: $5,900 — DK: $4,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 31.1 — SIERA: 4.25 — ERA: 10.05 — K%: 16.8% — BB%: 6.0% — HR/9: 1.2
Last 30 Days: IP: 10.0 — SIERA: 4.82 — ERA: 15.30 — K%: 14.8% — BB%: 9.3% — HR/9: 1.8
Houston Astros Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.316 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 24.2% (Rank: 30)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.347 (Rank: 8) — Strikeout Rate: 21.4% (Rank: 25)
Pitches per PA: 3.88 (Rank: 7)
Analysis: Brooks has a 10.05 ERA in his first 31 innings of major league action, but his SIERA of 4.25 tells another story. While we should expect some positive regression, he’s still not a recommended fantasy option. He carries more risk than potential reward, especially in a matchup against a potent Astros’ offense.
Pitcher Rating: 45.9
Batter Grind Down
Houston
The Astros may not be playing in the most hitter-friendly ballpark tonight, but they do draw a nice matchup against Aaron Brooks, who has not fared well in his first few major league starts. Jed Lowrie and Evan Gattis are on my radar, but they are both secondary options at their respective positions.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Jed Lowrie : FD: $3,100 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B/SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 546 — wOBA: 0.310 — ISO: 0.127 — wRC+: 99
Last 30 Days: PA: 86 — wOBA: 0.306 — ISO: 0.222 — wRC+: 92
Evan Gattis : FD: $2,900 — DK: $3,600
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 672 — wOBA: 0.328 — ISO: 0.219 — wRC+: 108
Last 30 Days: PA: 99 — wOBA: 0.338 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 115
Oakland
The A’s offense has been better recently, but they inspire little confidence at this point of the season. They draw a difficult matchup tonight against Collin McHugh, who has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .305 wOBA.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Josh Reddick : FD: $2,200 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 651 — wOBA: 0.361 — ISO: 0.208 — wRC+: 135
Last 30 Days: PA: 94 — wOBA: 0.322 — ISO: 0.159 — wRC+: 107
LA Dodgers at LA Angels – 10:05 PM EST
| LA Dodgers | LA Angels | ||||||||
 | Mat Latos |  | Garrett Richards | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| LAA (-133) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.258 | 0.701 | 0.306 | 0.176 | SP vs. Left | 0.209 | 0.569 | 0.255 | 0.229 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.24 | 0.686 | 0.301 | 0.201 | SP vs. Right | 0.235 | 0.642 | 0.287 | 0.197 |
| Batter Splits | LAD BvP | LA vs R | Batter Splits | LAA BvP | ANA vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Editor’s Note: Mat Latos has been scratched from tonight’s start. Joe Wieland will start for the Dodgers.
Mat Latos : FD: $6,000 — DK: $6,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 214.0 — SIERA: 3.99 — ERA: 4.12 — K%: 18.9% — BB%: 6.4% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 17.1 — SIERA: 3.75 — ERA: 8.31 — K%: 19.0% — BB%: 6.3% — HR/9: 1.0
LA Angels of Anaheim Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.307 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 19.5% (Rank: 12)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.294 (Rank: 27) — Strikeout Rate: 18.6% (Rank: 11)
Pitches per PA: 3.78 (Rank: 22)
Analysis: Latos has an ERA of 8.31 over the last month of play. While his SIERA tells another story, I’m not sold on him tonight against the Angels. He is a sizable underdog on the road in a game that features a total of 8.5 runs. If you are looking for a cheap SP2, let me point you in the direction of Kris Medlen.
Pitcher Rating: 56.8
Garrett Richards : FD: $8,400 — DK: $8,700
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 335.2 — SIERA: 3.59 — ERA: 3.19 — K%: 21.4% — BB%: 7.7% — HR/9: 0.5
Last 30 Days: IP: 37.0 — SIERA: 3.67 — ERA: 4.86 — K%: 17.8% — BB%: 6.8% — HR/9: 0.7
Los Angeles Dodgers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.322 (Rank: 5) — Strikeout Rate: 20.4% (Rank: 19)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.309 (Rank: 22) — Strikeout Rate: 20.6% (Rank: 19)
Pitches per PA: 3.89 (Rank: 6)
Analysis: Richards has been in fairly good form recently, posting a 3.67 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 17.8% over the last month of play. We need to come to terms with the fact that he is not going to have a 25%+ strikeout rate like he did in 2014 before his injury. He draws a difficult matchup tonight against the Dodgers, who are ranked fifth in team wOBA against right-handed pitching this season. Richards isn’t the worst play on the board, but I will likely have zero shares of him tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 74.4
Batter Grind Down
LA Dodgers
Even though I’m not going to be targeting Garrett Richards, I’m not going to target any hitters against him, either. Since the start of last season, Richards has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .290 wOBA.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE
LA Angels
The Angels may not hit right-handed pitching well as a team, but they have a high team total tonight at home against Mat Latos. Mike Trout remains an elite fantasy option at his discounted price point. Albert Pujols and Kole Calhoun are also in play here.
Elite Plays:
Mike Trout : FD: $4,300 — DK: $4,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 956 — wOBA: 0.407 — ISO: 0.284 — wRC+: 169
Last 30 Days: PA: 118 — wOBA: 0.343 — ISO: 0.156 — wRC+: 124
Secondary Plays:
Albert Pujols : FD: $3,500 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 939 — wOBA: 0.350 — ISO: 0.225 — wRC+: 130
Last 30 Days: PA: 113 — wOBA: 0.296 — ISO: 0.182 — wRC+: 91
Kole Calhoun : FD: $3,300 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 820 — wOBA: 0.345 — ISO: 0.184 — wRC+: 126
Last 30 Days: PA: 125 — wOBA: 0.330 — ISO: 0.219 — wRC+: 114
Texas at Seattle – 10:10 PM EST
| Texas | Seattle | ||||||||
 | Martin Perez |  | Vidal Nuno | ||||||
| LEFT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| SEA (-104) | 8 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.205 | 0.544 | 0.245 | 0.290 | SP vs. Left | 0.202 | 0.601 | 0.267 | 0.24 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.3 | 0.803 | 0.35 | 0.109 | SP vs. Right | 0.268 | 0.8 | 0.346 | 0.182 |
| Batter Splits | TEX BvP | TEX vs L | Batter Splits | SEA BvP | SEA vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Martin Perez : FD: $5,600 — DK: $4,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 101.0 — SIERA: 4.07 — ERA: 4.72 — K%: 14.9% — BB%: 8.1% — HR/9: 0.4
Last 30 Days: IP: 29.1 — SIERA: 3.78 — ERA: 3.99 — K%: 13.6% — BB%: 7.2% — HR/9: 0.3
Seattle Mariners Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.313 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 22.2% (Rank: 23)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.371 (Rank: 4) — Strikeout Rate: 20.8% (Rank: 21)
Pitches per PA: 3.89 (Rank: 5)
Analysis: Perez has been in good form recently, but he’s still not a pitcher that we need to target in daily fantasy. He has a very low strikeout rate, which really caps his upside. He draws a difficult matchup tonight against the Mariners, who are ranked fourth in team wOBA over the last 14 days of play.
Pitcher Rating: 50.6
Vidal Nuno : FD: $5,500 — DK: $5,800
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 224.1 — SIERA: 3.88 — ERA: 4.21 — K%: 19.6% — BB%: 6.5% — HR/9: 1.5
Last 30 Days: IP: 23.1 — SIERA: 4.63 — ERA: 4.63 — K%: 13.6% — BB%: 4.9% — HR/9: 2.7
Texas Rangers Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.307 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 22.0% (Rank: 22)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.317 (Rank: 18) — Strikeout Rate: 17.9% (Rank: 10)
Pitches per PA: 3.81 (Rank: 15)
Analysis: Nuno is in the same boat as Perez, although he doesn’t have the form to back him. He has a very low strikeout rate of 13.6% over the last month of play. He should be avoided tonight against the Rangers. There are better pitching options for both cash games and tournaments.
Pitcher Rating: 55.8
Batter Grind Down
Texas
Since the start of the 2014 season, Vidal Nuno has given up a .346 wOBA to right-handed hitters. Adrian Beltre is an elite option at third base, as he has a .383 wOBA against southpaws over the last two seasons. Mike Napoli is also in play as a value first baseman.
Elite Plays:
Adrian Beltre : FD: $3,000 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 316 — wOBA: 0.383 — ISO: 0.190 — wRC+: 142
Last 30 Days: PA: 111 — wOBA: 0.327 — ISO: 0.167 — wRC+: 101
Secondary Plays:
Mike Napoli : FD: $2,300 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 277 — wOBA: 0.395 — ISO: 0.230 — wRC+: 151
Last 30 Days: PA: 36 — wOBA: 0.404 — ISO: 0.212 — wRC+: 155
Seattle
The Mariners draw a decent matchup tonight against Martin Perez, who has given up a .350 wOBA to right-handed hitters over the last two seasons. Nelson Cruz and Franklin Gutierrez will both be great options if they are able to play tonight. Mark Trumbo and Stefan Romero are also nice value plays.
Elite Plays:
Mark Trumbo : FD: $2,800 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: 1B/OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 249 — wOBA: 0.348 — ISO: 0.236 — wRC+: 121
Last 30 Days: PA: 96 — wOBA: 0.350 — ISO: 0.261 — wRC+: 127
Secondary Plays:
Stefen Romero : FD: $2,400 — DK: $2,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 131 — wOBA: 0.243 — ISO: 0.104 — wRC+: 54
Last 30 Days: PA: 11 — wOBA: 0.348 — ISO: 0.273 — wRC+: 126