Sunday's Shortstop Value Rankings
Here are theScore's shortstop value rankings for Sunday, June 12 (all stats from Saturday's games are excluded):
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Espinosa (WAS) | vs. PHI | 8 |
| Jhonny Peralta (STL) | at PIT | 8 |
| Manny Machado (BAL) | at TOR | 8 |
| Xander Bogaerts (BOS) | at MIN | 8 |
Espinosa's salary has risen dramatically lately and for good reason: he has five homers and an OPS of 1.038 through his last 10 games. With Philadelphia SP Adam Morgan having served up eight bombs through 41 and 2/3 innings, Espinosa could be going yard once again Sunday.
Bogaerts' salary is extremely high, so DFS players will be banking on a big time performance. But with a .349 average and the Boston offense supporting him, Bogaerts still offers upside at his price point.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez (MIN) | vs. BOS | 7 |
| Jonathan Villar (MIL) | vs. NYM | 7 |
| Tim Anderson (CWS) | vs. KC | 7 |
| Corey Seager (LAD) | at SF | 6 |
| Trevor Story (COL) | vs. SD | 6 |
| Francisco Lindor (CLE) | at LAA | 6 |
| Aledmys Diaz (STL) | at PIT | 6 |
| Marcus Semien (OAK) | at CIN | 6 |
After collecting just three hits in his past five games, Villar could be in for a bounce-back outing against LHP Steven Matz. Villar owns .269 career average against southpaws and a .333 mark this year. His salary is lower Sunday than it has been for some time now.
Anderson is a cheap option that can return value with a hit and stolen base.
Story has gone deep just twice in his past 12 games. San Diego LHP Christian Friedrich has given up only one homer in 28 innings thus far, so Story may have a difficult time returning value on his inflated salary.
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Alexei Ramirez (SD) | at COL | 5 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria (MIA) | at ARI | 5 |
| Zack Cozart (CIN) | vs. OAK | 5 |
| Ketel Marte (SEA) | vs. TEX | 5 |
| Brad Miller (TB) | vs. HOU | 5 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera (NYM) | at MIL | 5 |
| Carlos Correa (HOU) | at TB | 5 |
| Jordy Mercer (PIT) | vs. STL | 5 |
| Didi Gregorius (NYY) | vs. DET | 5 |
| Javier Baez (CHC) | at ATL | 5 |
Ramirez makes for a risky play even with the help of Coors Field. He is hitting .258 on the season but has only three homers.
Correa is still sidelined due to an ankle injury and his Sunday status remains unclear. Play it safe and avoid the young star until he is back at 100 percent.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Darwin Barney (TOR) | vs. BAL | 4 |
| Brandon Crawford (SF) | vs. LAD | 4 |
| Chase d'Arnaud (ATL) | vs. CHC | 4 |
| Elvis Andrus (TEX) | at SEA | 4 |
| Gregorio Petit (LAA) | vs. CLE | 4 |
| Nick Ahmed (ARI) | vs. MIA | 4 |
| Freddy Galvis (PHI) | at WAS | 3 |
| Tyler Saladino (CWS) | vs. KC | 3 |
| Alcides Escobar (KC) | at CWS | 3 |
| Addison Russell (CHC) | at ATL | 3 |
| Jose Igleasias (DET) | at NYY | 2 |
After facing Jake Arrieta on Saturday, d'Arnaud draws SP Jon Lester on Sunday.
Russell has hit .172 away from Wrigley this year and an even worse .152 over his last 10 games. His .176 OBP in that span also removes the help the rest of the Chicago lineup often provides him.
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