Thursday's Outfielder Value Rankings
Here are the outfielder value highlights for Thursday, April 7:
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Marcell Ozuna (MIA) | at WAS | 10 |
| Christian Yelich (MIA) | at WAS | 10 |
| Giancarlo Stanton (MIA) | at WAS | 9 |
| Bryce Harper (WAS) | vs. MIA | 9 |
| Mike Trout (LAA) | vs. TEX | 9 |
| Jason Heyward (CHC) | at ARI | 8 |
| George Springer (HOU) | at NYY | 8 |
Nationals SP Tanner Roark has found a way to shut down Stanton and Ozuna for his career, holding the Marlins' outfielders to a combined 5-for-26 with seven strikeouts and just one homer. However: Stanton has an elite .319/.411/.729 career slash line at Nationals Park. His 15 HRs at Washington are the most in any away ballpark. Stanton is the high tide that lifts all ships.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Jones (BAL) | vs. MIN | 7 |
| Yasiel Puig (LAD) | at SF | 7 |
| Chris Davis (BAL) | vs. MIN | 7 |
| Hunter Pence (SF) | vs. LAD | 7 |
| Jay Bruce (CIN) | vs. PIT | 6 |
| Mookie Betts (BOS) | at CLE | 6 |
| Dexter Fowler (CHC) | at ARI | 5 |
| Adam Eaton (CWS) | at OAK | 5 |
The case for Jones: three of his nine hits against Phil Hughes have left the park, and Camden Yards is a great place to hit. Against Jones: he has hit just .176 in 51 AB against Hughes for his career. That boom-or-bust potential restricts Jones' usage to tournament formats.
There are batters priced similarly as Betts that don't have to face a strong pitcher like Danny Salazar.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Shin-Soo Choo (TEX) | at LAA | 2 |
Choo has really struggled against lefties over his career, hitting just .215 against southpaws -- like Angels SP Hector Santiago -- in 2015. With lower hit-potential on the road and limited power-potential at Angel Stadium, savvy DFS players will eschew Choo.
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