Wednesday's Second Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's second baseman value rankings for Wednesday, April 20:
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison (PIT) | at SD | 8 |
| Jose Altuve (HOU) | at TEX | 8 |
| Ian Kinsler (DET) | at KC | 8 |
Harrison has three multi-hit games in his past four and comes with a very manageable salary. He has also picked up three steals in his last four. The one detractor is his low spot in the order, which is likely to be sixth or seventh.
Altuve's price has skyrocketed due to his recent play. He's priced significantly ahead of every other two-bagger and will need a big night to return value.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik (SF) | vs. ARI | 7 |
| Brett Lawrie (CWS) | vs. LAA | 7 |
| Dustin Pedroia (BOS) | vs. TB | 7 |
| Daniel Murphy (WAS) | at MIA | 7 |
| Dee Gordon (MIA) | vs. WAS | 7 |
| Jason Kipnis (CLE) | vs. SEA | 6 |
| Robinson Cano (SEA) | at CLE | 6 |
| Aledmys Diaz (STL) | vs. CHC | 6 |
| Rougned Odor (TEX) | vs. HOU | 6 |
| Starlin Castro (NYY) | vs. OAK | 6 |
| Jean Segura (ARI) | at SF | 6 |
| Omar Infante (KC) | vs. DET | 6 |
| Neil Walker (NYM) | at PHI | 6 |
Panik has cash game appeal with a .329 average against lefties. AT&T Park, unfortunately, nearly eliminates the possibility of a home run.
Pedroia has a hit in 10 straight games. Unfortunately, he has no homers and only three RBI due to his spot near the top of Boston's batting order. Use him in cash games.
Cano is the most respected power hitter of this group, but he has just one dinger in his last nine games. Cleveland's Progressive Park, however, is very friendly to left-handed hitters.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Phillips (CIN) | vs. COL | 5 |
| Chase Utley (LAD) | vs. ATL | 5 |
| Logan Forsythe (TB) | at BOS | 5 |
| DJ LeMahieu (COL) | at CIN | 5 |
| Ben Zobrist (CHC) | at STL | 5 |
| Brian Dozier (MIN) | vs. MIL | 5 |
| Jonathan Schoop (BAL) | vs. TOR | 5 |
| Kolten Wong (STL) | vs. CHC | 5 |
LeMahieu seems unlikely to play having missed Monday's game. DFS owners will have to closely monitor his status if they wish to roster him.
Zobrist is batting a meager .214 on the season. Luckily, the strong batters around him preserve his value.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko (STL) | vs. CHC | 4 |
| Howie Kendrick (LAD) | at ATL | 4 |
| Kelly Johnson (ATL) | vs. LAD | 4 |
| Jace Peterson (ATL) | vs. LAD | 4 |
| Scooter Gennett (MIL) | at MIN | 4 |
| Jed Lowrie (OAK) | at NYY | 4 |
| Ryan Goins (TOR) | at BAL | 4 |
| Cesar Hernandez (PHI) | vs. NYM | 4 |
| Cory Spangenberg (SD) | vs. PIT | 4 |
| Chris Owings (ARI) | at SF | 5 |
| Johnny Giavotella (LAA) | at CWS | 3 |
Hernandez has shown productivity with a few multi-hit games, but the Phillies have scored just 34 runs and own a league-low .207 batting average through their first 13 games.
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