Tuesday's Third Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's third baseman value rankings for Tuesday, June 21 (all stats exclude Monday's games):
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson (TOR) | vs. ARI | 9 |
| Nolan Arenado (COL) | at NYY | 9 |
| Jake Lamb (ARI) | at TOR | 8 |
| Adrian Beltre (TEX) | vs. CIN | 8 |
Donaldson's power and consistency are back, considering he has registered two or more hits in four of his past six outings while crushing three long balls over that same span. He remains a threat to terrorize left-handed pitching, and a favorable matchup against Diamondbacks southpaw Patrick Corbin at home could call for a huge day at the dish.
It's absurd how low Arenado's cost is away from Coors Field, which makes him a staple in all formats, especially with the Yankees trotting out RHP Ivan Nova, who has allowed four or more earned runs in his past three outings at home.
Lamb has watched his average to normalize over the past 10 contests, raising it by 12 points to .279. He has also hit three round trippers with 11 RBIs. A matchup against Blue Jays RHP Marco Estrada hampers his value, but his production of late is worth the risk in a hitter's park.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia (OAK) | vs. MIL | 7 |
| Matt Carpenter (STL) | at CHC | 7 |
| Nick Castellanos (DET) | vs. SEA | 7 |
| Ryan Flaherty (BAL) | vs. SD | 6 |
| Kris Bryant (CHC) | vs. STL | 6 |
| Martin Prado (MIA) | vs. ATL | 6 |
| Jurickson Profar (TEX) | vs. CIN | 6 |
| Kyle Seager (SEA) | at DET | 6 |
| Anthony Rendon (WAS) | at LAD | 5 |
| Aaron Hill (MIL) | at OAK | 6 |
| Justin Turner (LAD) | vs. WAS | 5 |
| Todd Frazier (CWS) | at BOS | 5 |
| Evan Longoria (TB) | at CLE | 5 |
| Wilmer Flores (NYM) | vs. KC | 5 |
| Matt Duffy (SF) | at PIT | 5 |
| Alex Rodriguez (NYY) | vs. COL | 5 |
| Yunel Escobar (LAA) | at HOU | 5 |
Valencia has drastically cooled off from his eight-game power surge which saw him record five multi-hit games with three homers, 10 runs, and five RBIs. He will look to get back on track against Brewers homer-prone RHP Jimmy Nelson.
The Mariners offense has been rolling all season long, and though Seager isn't the most protected player in the lineup, he receives plenty of RBI opportunities by batting fifth. He has crushed right-handed pitching to the tune of .313 this season with eight long balls. He's worth the investment against Tigers RHP Justin Verlander.
Plenty of DFS owners will reach for Frazier's ridiculous home run upside no matter his drought, with most believing a 0-for-21 slump would be enough to fade him. Think again. A discounted salary and the opportunity to face always-generous Red Sox RHP Clay Buchholz gives Frazier contrarian status.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw (BOS) | vs. CWS | 4 |
| Jung Ho Kang (PIT) | vs. SF | 4 |
| Maikel Franco (PHI) | at MIN | 3 |
| Adonis Garcia (ATL) | at MIA | 3 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert (KC) | at NYM | 3 |
| Chase Headley (NYY) | vs. COL | 3 |
| Marwin Gonzalez (HOU) | vs. LAA | 3 |
Shaw and Kang draw matchups against elite aces and should be faded.
Franco's dreadful June continues, hitting just .192 with an even worse .236 OBP.