Monday's Shortstop Value Rankings
Here are theScore's shortstop 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager (LAD) | vs. CIN | 8 |
Seager gets a lefty-lefty matchup against Cincinnati SP Brandon Finnegan. The 22-year-old Dodger has taken southpaws deep three times in just 48 at-bats this season and owns a .310 average against lefties for his career.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar (KC) | at MIN | 6 |
| Elvis Andrus (TEX) | vs. LAA | 6 |
| Zack Cozart (CIN) | at LAD | 6 |
| Eduardo Nunez (MIN) | vs. KC | 6 |
| Brad Miller (TB) | at MIA | 6 |
| Addison Russell (CHC) | at STL | 6 |
Cozart has gone 7-for-13 in his last three games with three extra-base hits and two walks. Clayton Kershaw, however, isn't likely to allow that hot streak to continue.
Miller has picked up four extra-base hits in his past three games along with five RBI. His salary is cheaper than many others at the position, so he does provide a bit of intrigue in tournament formats. It's possible he sits against left-handed pitching, however.
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Diaz (STL) | vs. CHC | 5 |
| Tim Beckham (TB) | at MIA | 5 |
| Brandon Crawford (SF) | vs. SD | 5 |
| Marcus Semien (OAK) | at SEA | 4 |
| Freddy Galvis (PHI) | at DET | 4 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria (MIA) | vs. TB | 4 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera (NYM) | at WAS | 4 |
Diaz has four multi-hit games in his past 10 outings along with six RBIs and six runs scored.
Semien isn't likely to go deep at Safeco Field. Aside from his 10 home runs, Semien has just one extra-base hit and two stolen bases in 44 games this season.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Espinosa (WAS) | vs. NYM | 3 |
| Andres Blanco (PHI) | at DET | 3 |
| Alexei Ramirez (SD) | at SF | 2 |
| Jose Iglesias (DET) | vs. PHI | 2 |
| Javier Baez (CHC) | at STL | 2 |
Espinosa's days as Washington's starting shortstop are likely to come to an end soon, as Trea Turner is expected to be recalled once May concludes.
Baez has been abysmal, hitting .077 over his last 10 games. His mid-tier salary isn't compatible with numbers like that.