Wednesday's First Baseman/DH Value Rankings
Here are theScore's first baseman/DH value rankings for Wednesday, June 15 (all stats exclude Tuesday's games):
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Abreu (CWS) | vs. DET | 9 |
| Joey Votto (CIN) | at ATL | 9 |
| Brandon Belt (SF) | vs. MIL | 8 |
| David Ortiz (BOS) | vs. BAL | 8 |
| Edwin Encarnacion (TOR) | at PHI | 8 |
Abreu has broken out of his early-to-mid-season slump, hitting for a 1.160 OPS over his past 10 games. He has three homers in that span, with three walks and five strikeouts. He'll be hitting in friendly confines against the lofty fly ball rate of Tigers RHP Mike Pelfrey.
Votto has been similarly productive of late, posting a 1.083 OPS over his past 10 outings.
Ortiz and Encarnacion have been more productive of late, but higher price tags boost their requirements.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Moss (STL) | vs. HOU | 7 |
| Chris Davis (BAL) | at BOS | 7 |
| Wil Myers (SD) | vs. MIA | 7 |
| Dae-Ho Lee (SEA) | at TB | 7 |
| Mark Reynolds (COL) | vs. NYY | 7 |
| Freddie Freeman (ATL) | vs. CIN | 6 |
| Logan Morrison (TB) | vs. SEA | 6 |
| Justin Bour (MIA) | at SD | 6 |
| Joe Mauer (MIN) | at LAA | 6 |
Moss hit his 15th home run of the season Tuesday, with each of them coming against a right-handed pitcher. He's well equipped for a matchup against Astros RHP Collin McHugh.
Davis comes with some risk in a matchup against knuckleballer Steven Wright, and his price is inflated following a highly productive series in Toronto.
Bour comes as a nice power threat in San Diego against RHP Luis Perdomo.
Mauer doesn't offer much power, and the Twins weak offense often wastes his elite OBP.
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland (TEX) | at OAK | 5 |
| Steve Pearce (TB) | vs. SEA | 5 |
| Adam Lind (SEA) | at TB | 5 |
| Prince Fielder (TEX) | at OAK | 5 |
| Adrian Gonzalez (LAD) | at ARI | 5 |
| Billy Butler (OAK) | vs. TEX | 5 |
| Anthony Rizzo (CHC) | at WAS | 5 |
| John Jaso (PIT) | at NYM | 5 |
| Albert Pujols (LAA) | vs. MIN | 5 |
| Marwin Gonzalez (HOU) | at STL | 5 |
Moreland has been much more productive since INF Jurickson Profar started stealing his playing time. The lefty slugger will have another nice matchup against Athletics RHP Sonny Gray.
Pearce homered again Tuesday, he's established himself against both righties and lefties.
Consider fading Rizzo in an extremely tough matchup against Nationals RHP Stephen Strasburg.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Hanley Ramirez (BOS) | vs. BAL | 4 |
| Eric Hosmer (KC) | vs. CLE | 4 |
| David Freese (PIT) | at NYM | 4 |
| Pedro Alvarez (BAL) | at BOS | 4 |
| Paul Goldschmidt (ARI) | vs. LAD | 3 |
| Mike Napoli (CLE) | at KC | 3 |
| Miguel Cabrera (DET) | at CWS | 3 |
| Carlos Santana (CLE) | at KC | 3 |
| Ryan Zimmerman (WAS) | vs. CHC | 3 |
| Byung Ho Park (MIN) | at LAA | 3 |
| Chris Carter (MIL) | at SF | 2 |
| Tyler White (HOU) | at STL | 2 |
| Tommy Joseph (PHI) | vs. TOR | 2 |
| Travis Shaw (BOS) | vs. BAL | 2 |
| Rob Refsnyder (NYY) | at COL | 2 |
Horrible matchups await most of this bunch. Alvarez loses his split advantage against righties with the Red Sox sending out Wright.
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