Sal Romano Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections

The Brewers are near the top of the board at 5.35 implied runs because LHBs have absolutely pummeled Sal Romano this year (.387 wOBA, 42.6 Hard%). Christian Yelich (138 wRC+, .214 ISO vs RHP last calendar year) is a top overall bat on this slate. Their second best bat against RHP, Eric Thames (123 wRC+, .289 ISO) is batting sixth for some reason. Travis Shaw (119 wRC+, .258 ISO) and Mike Moustakas (97 wRC+, .202 ISO) are quality plays in this spot as well.

Only one offense exceeds the 5.16 implied run line for Cleveland and it must sound repetitive every day, but if you don't have at least some exposure to Francisco Lindor (144 wRC+, .298 ISO vs RHP last calendar year), Michael Brantley (137 wRC+, .190 ISO) and Jose Ramirez (187 wRC+, .371 ISO) on most days, then you're probably doing MLB daily fantasy wrong. Today is no exception, despite the high cost. Sal Romano has allowed LHBs a wOBA and xwOBA within three points of .360 along with a 40.3 Hard% since last season. He's allowed 12 HRs in 66.1 innings at home this season. Yonder Alonso (122 wRC+, .209 ISO) offers more affordable exposure.

The Reds @ Tigers has both teams sitting around 4.5 implied runs and there should be some offensive interest in this game. Though LHBs have been a bit better against Mike Fiers this season (.337 wOBA vs .308), his splits seem to have a lot of variance year to year or even month to month. Since last season, batters from either side are within two points of a .340 wOBA and 40 GB%, which is supported by little separation with his xwOBA for either side. That bodes fine for the entire top half of the Cincinnati order: Jose Peraza (95 wRC+, .096 ISO vs RHP last calendar year) as an affordable leadoff bat and then Scooter Gennett (128 wRC+, .194 ISO), Joey Votto (167 wRC+, .194 ISO) and Eugenio Suarez (124 wRC+, .234 ISO). If players don't mind dropping down a bit lower on an abbreviated slate, Preston Tucker (110 wRC+, .194 ISO), Curt Casali (126 wRC+, .190 ISO) and Mason Williams (144 wRC+ last seven days) are all very inexpensive as well. On the other side, while Sal Romano has allowed LHBs a .359 wOBA, 40 Hard% and 42.6 GB% since last season, the Tigers don't have a single LHB above both a 100 wRC+ and .180 ISO vs RHP over the last calendar year. Niko Goodrum (89 wRC+, .217 ISO) and Jeimer Candelario (100 wRC+, .176 ISO) can be considered, but the latter has a -13 wRC+ and 35.3 K% in 17 PAs over the last week.

With the Cardinals dropping more than a quarter run in the last hour, they still late the eight game afternoon slate with a 4.75 implied run line, but now there is not a single offense projected above five runs on the board. The Cardinals were unable to get much going against Homer Bailey last night and face a pitcher who's been similarly poor against LHBs since last season (.359 wOBA and xwOBA with a 40 Hard%), Sal Romano has been slightly more competent against RHBs (.324 wOBA, 52.1 GB%). Each of the first six batters in the St Louis order are above a 110 wRC+ against RHP over the last calendar year, but Matt Carpenter (147 wRC+, .276 ISO) is the only obvious play and one of the top bats on the board. Paul DeJong (119 wRC+, .198 ISO) is the only other batter in the lineup above a .180 ISO vs RHP over the last calendar year as well. Yadier Molina (117 wRC+, .179 ISO) is a competent bat with a great lineup spot at a reasonable cost for a weak position.

Despite facing Sal Romano (17.3 K%, 4.72 SIERA, .359 xwOBA) in one of the more positive run environments in baseball, the Indians are just sixth on a full board at 5.14 implied runs. The big three at the top of the order are a given on most days, especially at home. Francisco Lindor, Michael Brantley and Jose Ramirez all exceed a 130 wRC+ and .200 ISO against RHP over the last calendar year with the infielders both above a .270 ISO. Players have a choice at first base between Edwin Encarnacion (135 wRC+, .285 ISO) and the cheaper Yonder Alonso (119 wRC+, .181 ISO) and even Jason Kipnis (82 wRC+, .159 ISO) is showing signs of life recently (283 wRC+, 55.6 Hard% last seven days).

Sal Romano is a pitcher players should want to take advantage of (16.8 K%, 4.85 SIERA, 3.61 xwOBA), though he has been better over the last month (19.8 K%, 4.07 SIERA, .337 xwOBA) and there really aren't a lot of bats with which to attack him in the Chicago lineup. Jose Abreu (127 wRC+, .231 ISO vs RHP last calendar year) returns. Yoan Moncada (116 wRC+, .211 ISO) and Daniel Palka (96 wRC+, .227 ISO) both have power in a very power friendly environment. Avisail Garcia (125 wRC+, .190 ISO) has a 314 wRC+ and 65.4 Hard% over the last week. The White Sox have a 4.42 implied run line that's very middle of the board.

The Brewers will take their swings at Sal Romano's 16.5 K%, 4.86 SIERA, 5.09 FIP and .360 xwOBA in the power boosting confines of the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati tonight. Oddly, RHBs have 14 of the 23 HRs he's allowed in his career, but 14 of those 23 HRs have also come at home, split evenly between righties and lefties. Overall, LHBs have a .355 wOBA and 38.5 Hard% that's much better than his .329 wOBA and 52 GB% against RHBs. Chrisitan Yelich is out of the lineup after leaving last night with an injury, but Brad Miller (101 wRC+, .178 ISO vs RHP last calendar year) and his 201 wRC+ (57.1 Hard%) over the last week jumps to the leadoff spot for just $3.6K on DK/$2.5K on FD. Eric Thames (134 wRC+, .292 ISO), Jesus Aguilar (132 wRC+, .288 ISO) and Travis Shaw (125 wRC+, .253 ISO) are all high upside bats here as well. The Brewers are currently the number five team on the board with 4.93 implied runs.

With several unknown quantities on the mound tonight, it might be better to figure out which bullpens are unlikley to see a lot of action tonight. For this, we look at the higher priced pitchers, though, somehow, Matt Koch and Jason Hammel are among the top seven starters tonight in innings per start. The Red Sox (3.23), Phillies (3.30), Mariners (3.36), Dodgers (3.39) and Giants (3.44) are your sub-3.5 FIP bullpens over the last 30 days. The Astros (20.4%), Phillies (20.4%), Yankees (19.6%) and Indians (19.6%) are best by K-BB. For the Giants, Derek Rodriguez is making just his fourth start, but facing the Marlins. Not a situation players were likely thinking of attacking anyway. Rich Hill returns from the DL and has struggled for the Dodgers, but it gets stronger behind him if. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Rockies (5.19), Reds (4.97), Royals (4.78) and Rangers (4.76) have been the worst pens over the last month by FIP. Just remember to attack any team that begins with an "R". The Royals just traded away their closer last night. The Reds (8.7%) and A's (9.7%) are the only pens over the last 30 days with a sub-10 K-BB%. Sal Romano, German Marquez and Nick Blackburn would be the pitchers on the lower half of the board in innings per start for those teams tonight. Jason and Cole, the Ham(m)el(s) have each averaged more than six innings per start and are facing each other in Kansas City tonight.

The Diamondbacks (5.03) are the last of three teams above five implied runs this afternoon against Sal Romano, who has walked 12 of his last 71 batters and allowed at least five runs in three straight starts. He has a 5.7 SwStr% and .361 xwOBA for the season. Jarrod Dyson (85 wRC+, .109 ISO vs RHP last calendar year) may be the top value at a low cost out of the leadoff spot. Paul Goldschmidt (103 wRC+, .194 ISO) and Jake Lamb (114 wRC+, .225 ISO) are the top overall bats in the lineup right behind him. Players need to consider that Arizona is no longer the offensive haven it once was and David Peralta (109 wRC+, .178 ISO) is the only other hitter in the lineup above a 75 wRC+ against RHP over the last calendar year.

The Colorado Rockies have a 6.81 Vegas run line that's more than a half run higher than the next best team. This despite just a 75 wRC+ at home and 61 wRC+ vs RHP because they are facing Sal Romano (5.4 SwStr%, .359 xwOBA). While Nolan Arenado (106 wRC+, .224 ISO vs RHP last calendar year) plays in virtually any matchup at Coors, Romano has had significant issues with LHBs (.363 wOBA, 37 Hard%, 41.3 GB% since last season). Charlie Blackmon (140 wRC+, .285 ISO), David Dahl (123 wRC+, .176 ISO) and Gerardo Parra (94 wRC+, .150 ISO) complete a top four stack players will be creatively attempting to afford. How many players are expected to get there? Projected Ownership is available to premium subscribers both on it's own page and in LineupHQ.