Wednesday's Shortstop Value Rankings
Here are theScore's shortstop value rankings for Wednesday, May 4:
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer (PIT) | vs. CHC | 10 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera (NYM) | vs. ATL | 9 |
| Aledmys Diaz (STL) | vs. PHI | 9 |
| Xander Bogaerts (BOS) | at CWS | 8 |
| Jonathan Villar (MIL) | vs. LAA | 8 |
Mercer is a lefty-killer, which is why he will bat leadoff against Cubs LHP Jon Lester. The intimidating matchup keeps Mercer's price low which only creates more room for value. So far in 2016, the Pirates have the third-best team batting average versus lefties (.284), so Mercer has a big opportunity to cash in if he can get on base.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford (SF) | vs. CIN | 7 |
| Ketel Marte (SEA) | at OAK | 7 |
| Corey Seager (LAD) | at TB | 6 |
| Alexei Ramirez (SD) | vs. COL | 6 |
| Jimmy Rollins (CWS) | vs. BOS | 6 |
| Freddy Galvis (PHI) | at STL | 6 |
| Trevor Story (COL) | at SD | 5 |
| Carlos Correa (HOU) | vs. MIN | 5 |
| Danny Espinosa (WAS) | at KC | 5 |
| Jose Iglesias (DET) | at CLE | 5 |
| Troy Tulowitzki (TOR) | vs. TEX | 4 |
| Elvis Andrus (TEX) | at TOR | 4 |
| Francisco Lindor (CLE) | vs. DET | 4 |
Story's boom-or-bust power won't translate well to spacious Petco Park.
Correa has been cool to start the season. And what's cooler than being cool? Troy Tulowitzki, who is hitting just .165 with a .280 OBP this season. At least Tulo has hit three homers in his last nine games, and Colby Lewis isn't the toughest opposition anyways. There is some contrarian appeal with the Blue Jays' star.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell (CHC) | at PIT | 3 |
| Didi Gregorius (NYY) | at BAL | 2 |
| Andrelton Simmons (LAA) | at MIL | 2 |
| Erick Aybar (ATL) | at NYM | 2 |
| Marcus Semien (OAK) | vs. SEA | 2 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria (MIA) | vs. ARI | 2 |
| Alcides Escobar (KC) | vs. WAS | 1 |
| Nick Ahmed (ARI) | at MIA | 1 |
| Zack Cozart (CIN) | vs. SF | 1 |
Wait until it's clear that Cozart is back in the lineup. The tendinitis in his knee has made him a scratch despite his hot start to the season.
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