Friday's Third Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's third baseman value rankings for Friday, April 8:
Value Rankings
C | 1B | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria (TB) | at BAL | 10 |
| Manny Machado (BAL) | vs. TB | 9 |
| Josh Donaldson (TOR) | vs. BOS | 8 |
| Adrian Beltre (TEX) | at LAA | 8 |
| Nolan Arenado (COL) | vs. SD | 8 |
Small sample size isn't a problem for Longoria vs. Chris Tillman. Longoria has 49 at bats against the veteran, clocking out six home runs to go with a .327 average.
Donaldson is dealing with a calf strain, but if he's in the lineup he makes for an outstanding contrarian option because of the injury. He's abused Joe Kelly with a .571 batting average in 14 at bats.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant (CHC) | at ARI | 7 |
| David Wright (NYM) | vs. PHI | 7 |
| Matt Carpenter (STL) | at ATL | 7 |
| Adonis Garcia (ATL) | vs. STL | 7 |
| Miguel Sano (MIN) | at KC | 6 |
| Todd Frazier (CWS) | vs. CLE | 6 |
| Matt Duffy (SF) | vs. LAD | 6 |
| Yangervis Solarte (SD) | at COL | 6 |
| Justin Turner (LAD) | at SF | 6 |
| Juan Uribe (CLE) | at CWS | 6 |
| Jake Lamb (ARI) | vs. CHC | 5 |
| David Freese (PIT) | at CIN | 5 |
| Kyle Seager (SEA) | vs. OAK | 5 |
| Trevor Plouffe (MIN) | at KC | 5 |
| Nick Castellanos (DET) | vs. NYY | 5 |
| Hector Olivera (ATL) | vs. STL | 5 |
Garcia is a great bargain play. He usually hits cleanup, which can't be said for most players at his price. This gives him ample opportunity to drive in runs and get up to the plate. He's off to a torrid start to begin the season, with four hits in seven at bats including a big fly.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco (PHI) | at NYM | 4 |
| Mike Moustakas (KC) | vs. MIN | 3 |
| Chase Headley (NYY) | at DET | 2 |
Headley has faced Jordan Zimmermann plenty of times during his years spent in San Diego, and he has not enjoyed facing the workhorse right-hander. Headley is just 4-for-22 with no extra base hits and eight strikeouts against the new Tigers starter.