Tuesday's First Baseman/DH Value Rankings
Here are theScore's first baseman/DH value rankings for Tuesday, April 19:
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Moss (STL) | vs. CHC | 8 |
| Chris Davis (BAL) | vs. TOR | 8 |
| Albert Pujols (LAA) | at CWS | 8 |
Despite a 15-game slate, some of the most powerful first basemen have been struggling mightily of late. This leads to just three options in the top tier.
Moss has two homers in his last three games and four in his last seven. DFS players should monitor the St. Louis starting lineup due to its fluctuation, but Moss's recent play should have him locked into the heart of the order.
Pujols is batting under .200, but he has two homers in his last three and hits in six of hist last seven.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman (WAS) | at MIA | 7 |
| Edwin Encarnacion (TOR) | at BAL | 6 |
| Eric Hosmer (KC) | vs. DET | 6 |
| David Ortiz (BOS) | vs. TB | 6 |
| Miguel Cabrera (DET) | at KC | 6 |
| Paul Goldschmidt (ARI) | at SF | 6 |
| Chris Carter (MIL) | at MIN | 6 |
| John Jaso (PIT) | at SD | 6 |
| Mitch Moreland (TEX) | vs. HOU | 6 |
| Wil Myers (SD) | vs. PIT | 6 |
| Joe Mauer (MIN) | vs. MIL | 6 |
Zimmerman owns an impressive .314 average against lefties for his career. He has hits in six of his first eight games including two multi-hit efforts. But with no homers to show, he makes for a better cash game play.
Goldschmidt's price has dropped due to poor performance thus far. Hop on his reduced salary in tournament play.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Hanley Ramirez (BOS) | vs. TB | 5 |
| Brandon Belt (SF) | vs. ARI | 5 |
| Mark Teixeira (NYY) | vs. OAK | 5 |
| Joey Votto (CIN) | vs. COL | 5 |
| Anthony Rizzo (CHC) | at STL | 5 |
| Jose Abreu (CWS) | vs. LAA | 5 |
| Pedro Alvarez (BAL) | vs. TOR | 5 |
| Freddie Freeman (ATL) | vs. LAD | 5 |
| Carlos Santana (CLE) | vs. SEA | 5 |
| Ryan Howard (PHI) | vs. NYM | 5 |
| Matt Holliday (STL) | vs. CHC | 5 |
| Mike Napoli (CLE) | vs. SEA | 5 |
| Tyler White (HOU) | at TEX | 5 |
| Ben Paulsen (COL) | at CIN | 5 |
| Adrian Gonzalez (LAD) | at ATL | 5 |
| Mark Reynolds (COL) | at CIN | 5 |
| Kendrys Morales (KC) | vs. DET | 5 |
Ramirez picked up two hits and an RBI Monday against Toronto after going 2-for-16 through his previous four. He's sporting a .289 average but has just one homer.
Abreu and Rizzo both sport sub-.215 batting averages. Use them in tournament play only, if at all.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Byung Ho Park (MIN) | vs. MIL | 4 |
| Victor Martinez (DET) | at KC | 4 |
| Lucas Duda (NYM) | at PHI | 4 |
| Prince Fielder (TEX) | vs. HOU | 4 |
| Adam Lind (SEA) | at CLE | 4 |
| C.J. Cron (LAA) | at CWS | 4 |
| Alex Rodriguez (NYY) | at OAK | 3 |
| Steve Pearce (TB) | at BOS | 3 |
| Billy Butler (OAK) | at NYY | 4 |
| Yonder Alonso (OAK) | at NYY | 4 |
| Alex Avila (CWS) | vs. LAA | 3 |
| Chris Colabello (TOR) | at BAL | 3 |
| Logan Morrison (TB) | at BOS | 2 |
Fielder and Rodriguez have both been been flat out awful. They sport sub-.170 averages.