Tuesday's Catcher Value Rankings
Here are theScore's catcher value rankings for Tuesday, April 19:
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt (OAK) | at NYY | 8 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia (DET) | at KC | 8 |
Left-hander Vogt could be in for at least another homer Tuesday. He already has two in his last three games and will get to test the short porch at Yankee Stadium. Furthermore, Yankee's pitcher Michael Pineda sports a 13.5 percent HR/FB ratio at home against lefties.
Saltalamacchia has three homers in his last five games. He is likely to hit sixth in the Tigers' lineup, which provides him the opportunity to bat teammates like Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez, and J.D. Martinez into score.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey (SF) | vs. ARI | 7 |
| Yadier Molina (STL) | vs. CHC | 7 |
| Wilson Ramos (WAS) | at MIA | 6 |
| Francisco Cervelli (PIT) | at SD | 6 |
| Jonathan Lucroy (MIL) | at MIN | 6 |
| Brian McCann (NYY) | vs. OAK | 6 |
| Matt Wieters (BAL) | vs. TOR | 6 |
| Miguel Montero (CHC) | at STL | 6 |
| Kevin Plawecki (NYM) | at PHI | 6 |
Though Posey has struggled lately and is dealing with a foot injury, he is still a solid play based on career numbers. He bats .329 against lefties and is the most established hitting-catcher available.
Lucroy has not been productive in fantasy circles thus far, but hitting fourth in the Brewers lineup gives him an ample opportunity to produce.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Yan Gomes (CLE) | vs. SEA | 5 |
| Salvador Perez (KC) | vs. DET | 5 |
| Welington Castillo (ARI) | at SF | 5 |
| Chris Iannetta (SEA) | at CLE | 5 |
| Yasmani Grandal (LAD) | at ATL | 5 |
| Cameron Rupp (PHI) | vs. NYM | 5 |
| J.T. Realmuto (MIA) | vs. WAS | 5 |
| Tony Wolters (COL) | at CIN | 5 |
| Geovany Soto (LAA) | at CWS | 5 |
| A.J. Pierzynski (ATL) | vs. LAD | 5 |
Some of these options are not locks to start, so DFS players will have to monitor lineups. With better options available, this group is not worth the headache.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Devin Mesoraco (CIN) | vs. COL | 4 |
| A.J. Ellis (LAD) | at ATL | 4 |
| Jason Castro (HOU) | at TEX | 4 |
| Josh Phegley (OAK) | at NYY | 4 |
| Russell Martin (TOR) | at BAL | 4 |
| Carlos Ruiz (PHI) | vs. NYM | 4 |
| Ryan Hanigan (BOS) | vs. TB | 4 |
| Travis d'Arnaud (NYM) | at PHI | 4 |
| Derek Norris (SD) | vs. PIT | 4 |
| Curt Casali (TB) | at BOS | 4 |
| Hank Conger (TB) | at BOS | 4 |
| Alex Avila (CWS) | vs. LAA | 3 |
| Kurt Suzuki (MIN) | vs. MIL | 3 |
| John Ryan Murphy (MIN) | vs. MIL | 3 |
| Dioner Navarro (CWS) | vs. LAA | 3 |
d'Arnaud is day-to-day with an elbow injury and isn't a lock to play.
As Joe Kelly's personal catcher, expect Hanigan to start Tuesday.