Sunday's Catcher Value Rankings
Here are theScore's catcher value rankings for Sunday's 15-game slate (all stats exclude Saturday's games):
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt (OAK) | vs. NYY | 8 |
| Matt Wieters (BAL) | at LAA | 8 |
| Steve Clevenger (SEA) | at CIN | 7 |
Vogt's splits are better against right-handers, and Michael Pineda's struggles make for an appealing matchup. Lefty-batting Clevenger could make for an under-the-radar option given how poor Alfredo Simon (10.34 ERA) has been.
Wieters has two straight multi-hit games, and could see a start at DH if he's not outright rested. It's unlikely he'll catch for a day game after a night game.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Brian McCann (NYY) | vs. OAK | 7 |
| Bobby Wilson (TEX) | at HOU | 7 |
| Buster Posey (SF) | vs. CHC | 7 |
| Yan Gomes (CLE) | at BOS | 7 |
| Juan Centeno (MIN) | vs. TOR | 7 |
| Welington Castillo (ARI) | at STL | 7 |
| Dustin Garneau (COL) | at PIT | 7 |
| Francisco Cervelli (PIT) | vs. COL | 7 |
| Salvador Perez (KC) | at CWS | 7 |
| Miguel Montero (CHC) | at SF | 6 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia (DET) | vs. TB | 6 |
| Cameron Rupp (PHI) | vs. ATL | 6 |
| Wilson Ramos (WAS) | at MIA | 6 |
| Yasmani Grandal (LAD) | at SD | 6 |
| Jonathan Lucroy (MIL) | at NYM | 6 |
| Christian Bethancourt (SD) | vs. LAD | 6 |
| Yadier Molina (STL) | vs. ARI | 6 |
| Carlos Perez (LAA) | vs. BAL | 5 |
| Rene Rivera (NYM) | vs. MIL | 5 |
| Tyler Flowers (ATL) | at PHI | 5 |
Wilson has only been valuable on the two occasions he's hit a grand slam; Houston's Dallas Keuchel has allowed five home runs over his last three starts, for what it's worth.
In a small sample of 23 at-bats, Centeno is hitting .304 with a home run, and has three multi-hit games. At a minimum price, he's a decent option for those wishing to go cheap.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Castro (HOU) | vs. TEX | 3 |
| Russell Martin (TOR) | at MIN | 3 |
| Jeff Mathis (MIA) | vs. WAS | 2 |
| Hank Conger (TB) | at DET | 2 |
Martin's price continues to be at odds with his actual production, regardless of a favorable matchup.
The minimum-priced Mathis may draw a start with J.T. Realmuto having caught Saturday night, but he'll be overmatched against Max Scherzer.