Friday's Shortstop Value Rankings
Here are theScore's shortstop value rankings for Friday, April 15:
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts (BOS) | vs. TOR | 8 |
| Carlos Correa (HOUT) | vs. DET | 8 |
Bogaerts has hits in seven straight games and recently swiped two bags in one game. He will faceoff against R.A. Dickey for the second time this year after picking up a hit and a walk in their first matchup. Familiarity should work in his favor this time around, and his manageable salary is worth his upside.
Correa has been hit or miss thus far. After starting the season with three homers in his first two games, Correa only has two extra-base hits in his last seven games. His position leading price isn't helpful, but his well-rounded style and upside can't be forgotten.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado (BAL) | vs. TEX | 7 |
| Eugenio Suarez (CIN) | at STL | 7 |
| Trevor Story (COL) | at CHC | 7 |
| Marcus Semien (OAK) | vs. KC | 7 |
| Francisco Lindor (CLE) | vs. NYM | 7 |
| Aledmys Diaz (STL) | vs. CIN | 6 |
| Elvis Andrus (TEX) | vs. BAL | 6 |
Machado has been red-hot lately including homers in three straight affairs between April 7th and April 10th. However, a matchup against lefty Martin Perez keeps Machado out of the top tier. The 3B/SS sports a career .270 average and a lowly 8.9 percent HR/FB ratio against lefties. He is still a viable option but doesn't possess the upside a more favorable matchup would bring.
Semien quietly has four homers in his last four games. His spot near the bottom of Oakland's lineup is not ideal, but if he can crank out another home run, he will provide value in spite of his poor lineup position. Utilize him as a tournament play in hopes his hot-hitting continues.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager (LAD) | vs. SF | 5 |
| Brandon Crawford (SF) | at LAD | 5 |
| Starlin Castro (NYY) | vs. SEA | 5 |
| Eduardo Escobar (MIN) | vs. LAA | 5 |
| Zack Cozart (CIN) | at STL | 5 |
| Andrelton Simmons (LAA) | at MIN | 5 |
| Didi Gregorius (NYY) | vs. SEA | 5 |
| Jordy Mercer (PIT) | vs. MIL | 5 |
| Addison Russell (CHC) | vs. COL | 5 |
| Ryan Goins (TOR) | at BOS | 5 |
| Jean Segura (ARI) | at SD | 5 |
| J.J. Hardy (BAL) | at TEX | 5 |
| Jimmy Rollins (CWS) | vs. TB | 5 |
| Jose Ramirez (CLE) | vs. NYM | 5 |
Seager sat last time Madison Bumgarner was on the mound for San Francisco, so DFS players will have to monitor the Dodger lineup to see if he will be benched once again.
Segura has cooled off his brief four-game outburst, while Goins has two multi-hit performances in his last four games (assuming he doesn't get multi hits tonight)
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Tulowitzki (TOR) | at BOS | 4 |
| Jed Lowrie (OAK) | vs. KC | 4 |
| Alcides Escobar (KC) | at OAK | 4 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria (MIA) | vs. ATL | 4 |
| Alexei Ramirez (SD) | vs. ATL | 4 |
| Jedd Gyorko (STL) | vs. CIN | 4 |
| Erick Aybar (ATL) | at MIA | 4 |
| Ian Desmond (TEX) | vs. BAL | 4 |
| Freddy Galvis (PHI) | vs. WAS | 3 |
| Ketel Marte (SEA) | at NYY | 3 |
| Eduardo Nunez (MIN) | vs. LAA | 3 |
| Wilmer Flores (NYM) | at CLE | 3 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera (NYM) | at CLE | 3 |
Tulowitzki and Desmond have both started the season poorly and come with high prices. Though Tulowitzki knocked his second homer of the season Thursday, DFS players should wait for an extended improvement before selecting him