Monday's Second Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's second 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler (DET) | vs. PHI | 8 |
| Steve Pearce (TB) | at MIA | 8 |
| Ben Zobrist (CHC) | at STL | 8 |
Kinsler is riding a nine-game hitting streak and owns a .316 average for the season. He's slashing .316/.365/.540 on the year and remains a great cash game option.
Zobrist has hits in eight straight and is a likely candidate to cross home plate thanks to the strength of the Chicago lineup.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy (WAS) | vs. NYM | 7 |
| Robinson Cano (SEA) | vs. OAK | 7 |
| Joe Panik (SF) | vs. SD | 6 |
Murphy is a solid cash-game option thanks to his stupendous batting average (.390). He has also collected multi-hit games in four of last 10.
Panik will have the advantage in a lefty-lefty matchup against Drew Pomeranz; the young Giant sports a .326 average against southpaws for his career. The 25-year old, unfortunately, will see his chances of going deep hampered by playing at home.
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker (NYM) | at WAS | 5 |
| Rougned Odor (TEX) | vs. LAA | 5 |
| Tim Beckham (TB) | at MIA | 5 |
| Johnny Giavotella (LAA) | at TEX | 5 |
| Howie Kendrick (LAD) | vs. CIN | 5 |
| Chase Utley (LAD) | vs. CIN | 5 |
| Jedd Gyorko (STL) | vs. CHC | 4 |
| Kolten Wong (STL) | vs. CHC | 4 |
| Cesar Hernandez (PHI) | at DET | 4 |
| Cliff Pennington (LAA) | at TEX | 4 |
The month of May hasn't been kind to Walker, as he's slashing just .307/.266/.246. Though he comes with an affordable salary, Walker doesn't seem likely to return value even on his deflated price tag.
None of the Dodger or Cardinal infielders bring much to the plate.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Gregorio Petit (LAA) | at TEX | 3 |
| Brian Dozier (MIN) | vs. KC | 3 |
| Derek Dietrich (MIA) | vs. TB | 3 |
| Omar Infante (KC) | at MIN | 3 |
| Christian Colon (KC) | at MIN | 3 |
| Chris Coghlan (OAK) | at SEA | 2 |
| Brandon Phillips (CIN) | at LAD | 2 |
Phillips is hitting .154 over his last 10 and that mark is likely to fall further with Clayton Kershaw starting Monday.