Sunday's Second Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's second baseman value rankings for Sunday, May 1:
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve (HOU) | at OAK | 9 |
| Dustin Pedroia (BOS) | vs. NYY | 8 |
Altuve has started the season in typical consistent fashion. He is hitting over .300 with an OBP of .417 and nine steals. He may be the costliest player at his position, but he is worth every penny.
Pedroia is slashing .375/.412/.708 over his last 10 games, but his lack of speed is what pins him behind Altuve.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier (MIN) | vs. DET | 6 |
| Ian Kinsler (DET) | at MIN | 6 |
| Josh Harrison (PIT) | vs. CIN | 6 |
| Robinson Cano (SEA) | vs. KC | 6 |
| Logan Forsythe (TB) | vs. TOR | 6 |
| Brandon Phillips (CIN) | at PIT | 6 |
| Jed Lowrie (OAK) | vs. HOU | 6 |
| DJ LeMahieu (COL) | at ARI | 6 |
With Miguel Cabrera and Justin Upton picking up their play recently, Kinsler's value should continue to rise. He is a strong cash game play due to his .344 average and a clicking Tigers offense makes him usable in tournament play as well.
LeMahieu has recently been batting in the bottom third of the Colorado lineup. While that does limit his value, it has also led to a drop in price.
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor (TEX) | vs. LAA | 5 |
| Ben Zobrist (CHC) | vs. ATL | 5 |
| Jean Segura (ARI) | vs. COL | 5 |
| Derek Dietrich (MIA) | at MIL | 5 |
| Jason Kipnis (CLE) | at PHI | 5 |
| Chase Utley (LAD) | vs. SD | 5 |
| Brett Lawrie (CWS) | at BAL | 5 |
| Daniel Murphy (WAS) | at STL | 5 |
| Starlin Castro (NYY) | at BOS | 4 |
| Neil Walker (NYM) | vs. SF | 4 |
| Chris Coghlan (OAK) | vs. HOU | 4 |
| Jace Peterson (ATL) | at CHC | 4 |
| Johnny Giavotella (LAA) | at TEX | 4 |
There are a handful of leadoff hitters in this group, but with much of their value dependent on teammates, DFS players will have to identify which team or teams they wish to stack and which matchups they want to target or fade.
Walker has been spectacular this season, hitting .306 with nine homers. However, he faces LHP Madison Bumgarner on Sunday.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Infante (KC) | at SEA | 3 |
| Jedd Gyorko (STL) | vs. WAS | 3 |
| Ryan Goins (TOR) | at TB | 3 |
| Cesar Hernandez (PHI) | vs. CLE | 3 |
| Kelly Johnson (ATL) | at CHC | 3 |
| Jonathan Schoop (BAL) | vs. CWS | 3 |
| Kolten Wong (STL) | vs. WAS | 2 |
| Daniel Castro (ATL) | at CHC | 2 |
| Kelby Tomlinson (SF) | at NYM | 2 |
| Joe Panik (SF) | at NYM | 2 |
Whether it is Panik or Tomlinson who starts Sunday for San Francisco, neither is worthy of consideration against Noah Syndergaard.