Tuesday's Shortstop Value Rankings
Here are theScore's shortstop value rankings for Tuesday, April 19:
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado (BAL) | vs. TOR | 8 |
Machado stands alone among shortstops. He currently owns a .383 average and a spectacular 1.154 OPS. His Rogers Centre slash line of .327/.368/.542 aids his cause. Toronto's Marcus Stroman's ability to limit homers makes Machado a slightly better cash game play than tournament.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts (BOS) | vs. TB | 7 |
| Francisco Lindor (CLE) | vs. SEA | 7 |
| Carlos Correa (HOU) | at TEX | 7 |
| Elvis Andrus (TEX) | vs. HOU | 7 |
| Trevor Story (COL) | at CIN | 7 |
| Alcides Escobar (KC) | vs. DET | 6 |
| J.J. Hardy (BAL) | vs. TOR | 6 |
| Alexei Ramirez (SD) | vs. PIT | 6 |
| Zack Cozart (CIN) | vs. COL | 6 |
| Aledmys Diaz (STL) | vs. CHC | 6 |
| Eduardo Nunez (MIN) | vs. MIL | 6 |
Bogaerts and Lindor both come cheaper than Correa and have shown been consistent options thus far. The young Houston shortstop is just 1-for-14 in his last four games as well.
The Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati is helpful for hitters but not like Coors Field. Story's value falters because of it - not to mention some natural regression.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Rollins (CWS) | vs. LAA | 5 |
| Corey Seager (LAD) | at ATL | 5 |
| Addison Russell (CHC) | at STL | 5 |
| Jordy Mercer (PIT) | at SD | 5 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria (MIA) | vs. WAS | 5 |
| Marcus Semien (OAK) | at NYY | 5 |
| Freddy Galvis (PHI) | vs. NYM | 5 |
| Jose Iglesias (DET) | at KC | 5 |
Semien had a brief power surge in Oakland's recent series against the Angels. However, he is just 1-for-9 since that outburst.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Tulowitzki (TOR) | at BAL | 4 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera (NYM) | at PHI | 4 |
| Ketel Marte (SEA) | at CLE | 4 |
| Javier Baez (CHC) | at STL | 4 |
| Nick Ahmed (ARI) | at SF | 4 |
| Brandon Crawford (SF) | vs. ARI | 4 |
| Jonathan Villar (MIL) | at MIN | 4 |
| Jedd Gyorko (STL) | vs. CHC | 4 |
| Erick Aybar (ATL) | vs. LAD | 4 |
| Andrelton Simmons (LAA) | at CWS | 4 |
| Eduardo Escobar (MIN) | vs. MIL | 4 |
| Didi Gregorius (NYY) | vs. OAK | 4 |
| Danny Espinosa (WAS) | at MIA | 4 |
| Chris Owings (ARI) | at SF | 4 |
| Brad Miller (TB) | at BOS | 3 |
Tulowitzki's early season struggles don't require any more highlighting.
The Mets' Cabrera has hit as high as second and as low as seventh this season. However, he is working on a six-game hit streak at the moment.
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