Sunday's Second Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's second baseman 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson Cano (SEA) | at CIN | 9 |
| Jason Kipnis (CLE) | at BOS | 7 |
| Jean Segura (ARI) | at STL | 7 |
| Johnny Giavotella (LAA) | vs. BAL | 7 |
Nine of Cano's 12 home runs have come against right-handed pitching; Reds starter Alfredo Simon has given up nine long balls in seven starts, and holds a 10.34 ERA. Cano and his teammates make for Sunday's most obvious DFS play.
Giavotella has a nine-game hit streak, to go with seven runs scored and six RBI in the stretch. Segura reliably gets on base and scores runs from atop the order, and comes at a discount thanks to a matchup against Jaime Garcia.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist (CHC) | at SF | 7 |
| Joe Panik (SF) | vs. CHC | 7 |
| Jose Altuve (HOU) | vs. TEX | 7 |
| Jimmy Paredes (TOR) | at MIN | 7 |
| Neil Walker (NYM) | vs. MIL | 7 |
| Cesar Hernandez (PHI) | vs. ATL | 7 |
| Kolten Wong (STL) | vs. ARI | 7 |
| Ian Kinsler (DET) | vs. TB | 6 |
| Brandon Phillips (CIN) | vs. SEA | 6 |
| Jonathan Schoop (BAL) | at LAA | 6 |
| Chase Utley (LAD) | at SD | 6 |
| Rougned Odor (TEX) | at HOU | 6 |
| Josh Harrison (PIT) | vs. COL | 6 |
| Steve Pearce (TB) | at DET | 6 |
| Daniel Murphy (NYM) | at MIA | 5 |
| Dustin Pedroia (BOS) | vs. CLE | 5 |
| Howie Kendrick (LAD) | at SD | 5 |
| DJ LeMahieu (COL) | at PIT | 5 |
| Starlin Castro (NYY) | at OAK | 5 |
| Derek Dietrich (MIA) | vs. WAS | 5 |
With his price taking a hit thanks to a matchup with Madison Bumgarner, Zobrist's switch-hitting ability and strong start to the season (.326 average, 29 RBIs) makes him a solid option.
Walker could regain his home run swing against Milwaukee's homer-prone Chase Anderson.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Chase d'Arnaud (ATL) | at PHI | 3 |
| Brian Dozier (MIN) | vs. TOR | 3 |
| Brett Lawrie (CWS) | vs. KC | 3 |
| Scooter Gennett (MIL) | at NYM | 2 |
In a limited sample size, d'Arnaud has a great average (.357) but no RBI to his name. Given his price, it's hard to justify rostering him given the Braves' weak offense.