Monday's Third Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's third baseman value rankings for Monday, April 4:
Value Rankings
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Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson (TOR) | at TB | 10 |
| Manny Machado (BAL) | vs. MIN | 9 |
| Daniel Murphy (WAS) | at ATL | 9 |
| Yunel Escobar (LAA) | vs. CHC | 8 |
| Jed Lowrie (OAK) | vs. CWS | 8 |
Despite being the reigning AL MVP, Donaldson is priced below the top-tier of third baseman. Donaldson, a right-handed hitter, has been a much better hitter off lefties for his career. He has great numbers against LHP Drew Smyly: 5-for-8 with three extra base hits. Donaldson bats second in the best offense in baseball. He can be taken in all formats.
Escobar and Lowrie both come at a low cost and have outstanding numbers against their opposing pitchers.
Best of the Rest
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Seager (SEA) | at TEX | 7 |
| Anthony Rendon (WAS) | at ATL | 7 |
| Maikel Franco (PHI) | at CIN | 7 |
| Justin Turner (LAD) | at SD | 7 |
| Evan Longoria (TB) | vs. TOR | 6 |
| Yasmany Tomas (ARI) | vs. COL | 6 |
| Miguel Sano (MIN) | at BAL | 6 |
| Matt Duffy (SF) | at MIL | 6 |
| Adonis Garcia (ATL) | vs. WAS | 5 |
| Kris Bryant (CHC) | at LAA | 5 |
| Trevor Plouffe (MIN) | at BAL | 5 |
| Aaron Hill (MIL) | vs. SF | 5 |
Seager has average numbers against starter Cole Hamels, but his numbers at Globe Life Park in Arlington can't be ignored: .353/.405/.576 with seven homers in 170 at bats. Draft him in tournaments.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier (CWS) | at OAK | 4 |
| Adrian Beltre (TEX) | vs. SEA | 4 |
| Danny Valencia (OAK) | vs. CWS | 4 |
| Jake Lamb (ARI) | vs. COL | 3 |
| Nolan Arenado (COL) | at ARI | 3 |
| Hector Olivera (ATL) | vs. WAS | 2 |
| Yangervis Solarte (SD) | vs. LAD | 1 |
Valencia has struggled mightily against Chris Sale in his career, but it's worth keeping in mind that he's a career .321 hitter off lefties.
Arenado is just 5-for-24 against Zack Greinke in his career. He isn't worth taking a flier on away from Coors Field against this level of pitching.