Monday's Third Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's third baseman value rankings for Monday, May 23 (all stats exclude Sunday's games):
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon (WAS) | vs. NYM | 8 |
| Kris Bryant (CHC) | at STL | 7 |
| Yunel Escobar (LAA) | at TEX | 7 |
| Taylor Motter (TB) | at MIA | 7 |
| Matt Carpenter (STL) | vs. CHC | 7 |
Rendon has put together a multi-hit game with a run scored in three of his last four, including one last week against Bartolo Colon, who he'll face again Monday.
It's hard to go wrong with Bryant, who has homered in two straight games, though he's the priciest option at the position.
Escobar is an affordable leadoff option on an offense that should take advantage of struggling lefty Derek Holland.
The budget-priced Motter should find his way into the lineup somewhere in the infield against LHP Wei-Yin Chen. He reached base and scored twice in his first start against a lefty last week.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria (TB) | at MIA | 7 |
| Maikel Franco (PHI) | at DET | 6 |
| Kyle Seager (SEA) | vs. OAK | 6 |
| Adrian Beltre (TEX) | vs. LAA | 6 |
| Danny Valencia (OAK) | at SEA | 6 |
| Martin Prado (MIA) | vs. TB | 6 |
| Mike Moustakas (KC) | at MIN | 6 |
| Eduardo Nunez (MIN) | vs. KC | 6 |
| Nick Castellanos (DET) | vs. PHI | 6 |
| David Wright (NYM) | at WAS | 5 |
| Trevor Plouffe (MIN) | vs. KC | 5 |
| Justin Turner (LAD) | vs. CIN | 5 |
Valencia has gone cold following a homer-happy stretch in mid-May, but the fact that Seattle SP Taijuan Walker has surrendered five long balls in his last three starts provides some hope.
Similarly, Moustakas has been slow to return to form following his activation from the DL, but a date with Detroit's Mike Pelfrey could be the needed jump start.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez (CIN) | at LAD | 2 |
While his price has dipped accordingly, Suarez strikes out frequently and is set to face Clayton Kershaw.