Thursday's Outfielder Value Rankings
Here are theScore's outfielder value rankings for Thursday, July 21 (all stats exclude Wednesday's games):
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich (MIA) | at PHI | 9 |
| Khris Davis (OAK) | vs. TB | 8 |
| Melky Cabrera (CWS) | vs. DET | 8 |
Yelich has eight hits over a six-game hit streak with three multi-hit games. He's scored a run in each of his past three outings and collected six RBIs over the span.
Davis has five home runs over his past five games, making him a prime candidate to be add to Rays LHP Matt Moore's streak of allowing a homer in three consecutive games.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Upton (DET) | at CWS | 7 |
| Ryan Braun (MIL) | at PIT | 6 |
| Jacoby Ellsbury (NYY) | vs. BAL | 6 |
Braun has struggled over his past 10 games, slashing just .275/.326/.275 with an OPS of .601. He is on a four-game hit streak, however, and he draws volatile Pirates LHP Francisco Liriano. Liriano has allowed four or more earned runs in five of his past 10 starts.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Jayson Werth (WAS) | vs. LAD | 4 |
| Gregory Polanco (PIT) | vs. MIL | 3 |
| Odubel Herrera (PHI) | vs. MIA | 2 |
Polanco isn't worth a lofty salary with an OPS of just .539 over his past 10 games. He has a quality matchup but more reliable options carry lower salaries.