Wednesday's Second Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's second baseman 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis (CLE) | at KC | 9 |
| Jurickson Profar (TEX) | at OAK | 9 |
| Jose Altuve (HOU) | at STL | 8 |
| Derek Dietrich (MIA) | at SD | 8 |
Kipnis continues to mash right-handed pitching, and he's hit for an .890 OPS over his past 10 games. Four of his 11 hits went for extra bases.
The switch-hitting Profar has shown a strong preference for righties, hitting .404 from the left side of the plate.
Altuve has recaptured his speed and power, hitting a home run and stealing three bases in the past 10 games.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu (COL) | vs. NYY | 7 |
| Dustin Pedroia (BOS) | vs. BAL | 7 |
| Joe Panik (SF) | vs. MIL | 7 |
| Logan Forsythe (TB) | vs. SEA | 6 |
| Yangervis Solarte (SD) | vs. MIA | 6 |
| Jed Lowrie (OAK) | vs. TEX | 6 |
| Rougned Odor (TEX) | at OAK | 6 |
| Brian Dozier (MIN) | at LAA | 6 |
| Daniel Murphy (WAS) | vs. CHC | 6 |
| Jonathan Schoop (BAL) | at BOS | 6 |
| Johnny Giavotella (LAA) | vs. MIN | 6 |
LeMahieu's easily been returning value, even with the Coors Field price inflation. He's slashed .297/.395/.541 over his past 10 games.
Panik plays host to a nice matchup against Brewers RHP Jimmy Nelson. He has four extra-base hits in his past 10 games.
Forsythe has returned to the top of the Rays lineup, offering plenty of run-scoring opportunities.
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Chase d'Arnaud (ATL) | vs. CIN | 5 |
| Ben Zobrist (CHC) | at WAS | 5 |
| Steve Pearce (TB) | vs. SEA | 5 |
| Ian Kinsler (DET) | at CWS | 5 |
| Jean Segura (ARI) | vs. LAD | 5 |
| Starlin Castro (NYY) | at COL | 5 |
| Whit Merrifield (KC) | vs. CLE | 5 |
Zobrist faces a tough matchup against RHP Stephen Strasburg, but he's proven adverse to difficult matchups. Consider him as a contrarian option. The same can be said for Kinsler against LHP Chris Sale, and for Segura against Clayton Kershaw.
Castro is unlikely to return Coors Field value.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson Cano (SEA) | at TB | 4 |
| Brett Lawrie (CWS) | vs. DET | 4 |
| Josh Harrison (PIT) | at NYM | 4 |
| Cesar Hernandez (PHI) | vs. TOR | 4 |
| Devon Travis (TOR) | at PHI | 3 |
| Darwin Barney (TOR) | at PHI | 3 |
| Howie Kendrick (LAD) | at ARI | 2 |
| Brandon Phillips (CIN) | at ATL | 2 |
| Chase Utley (LAD) | at ARI | 1 |
Cano has struggled against lefties, and he'll face Rays LHP Drew Smyly on Wednesday. With next to no power to speak of in the rest of the tier, none have been consistent enough of late to be worthy of even modest salaries.