Friday's Shortstop Value Rankings
Here are theScore's shortstop value rankings for Friday, April 8:
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar (MIN) | at KC | 9 |
| Trevor Story (COL) | vs. SD | 9 |
| Alexei Ramirez (SD) | at COL | 8 |
| Francisco Lindor (CLE) | at CWS | 8 |
| Carlos Correa (HOU) | at MIL | 8 |
Escobar isn't quite known as a dangerous offensive threat, but he's had Yordano Ventura's number. He's 5-for-10 off of the flamethrower.
Ramirez is a modest 2-for-5 against Jordan Lyles, but playing in Coors Field provides plenty of upside for the former White Sox SS.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez (CIN) | vs. PIT | 7 |
| Corey Seager (LAD) | at SF | 7 |
| Brandon Crawford (SF) | vs. LAD | 7 |
| Ian Desmond (TEX) | at LAA | 6 |
| Alcides Escobar (KC) | vs. MIN | 6 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera (NYM) | vs. PHI | 6 |
| Jonathan Villar (MIL) | vs. HOU | 5 |
| Elvis Andrus (TEX) | at LAA | 5 |
| Troy Tulowitzki (TOR) | vs. BOS | 5 |
| Jimmy Rollins (CWS) | vs. CLE | 5 |
| Ketel Marte (SEA) | vs. OAK | 5 |
Tulowitzki certainly has plenty of upside, but he has just two hits through Toronto's first four games. One of those hits may have left the yard, but it's best not to invest in his hefty salary for cash games against Joe Kelly, whom Tulo is hitless against.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts (BOS) | at TOR | 4 |
| Marcus Semien (OAK) | at SEA | 4 |
| Zack Cozart (CIN) | vs. PIT | 3 |
| Jean Segura (ARI) | vs. CHC | 2 |
| Brad Miller (TB) | at BAL | 2 |
Bogaerts is hitless on the season and has struggled in the past against Blue Jays ace Marcus Stroman. It's best to go elsewhere at the SS position in cash games.
Despite his multi-home run game on Thurday night, it's best to fade Segura on Friday. He's just 1-for-14 in his career against right-hander Jason Hammel.