Sunday's First Baseman/DH Value Rankings
Here are theScore's first baseman/DH value rankings for Sunday's 15-game slate (all stats exclude Saturday's games):
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lind (SEA) | at CIN | 9 |
| Logan Morrison (TB) | at DET | 8 |
| Brandon Belt (SF) | vs. CHC | 8 |
| John Jaso (PIT) | vs. COL | 8 |
| Chris Davis (BAL) | at LAA | 7 |
Lind's inclusion is more an indictment of how hittable Alfredo Simon (10.34 ERA in seven starts) has been; the platoon specialist should be able to take advantage of the right-hander.
Morrison has been red-hot, with six hits, including a home run and four RBI over his last three games, and should stay in the lineup to face right-handed Jordan Zimmermann.
Jaso has three straight multi-hit games and should continue to bat atop the lineup with a right-handed pitcher on the hill.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana (CLE) | at BOS | 7 |
| Edwin Encarnacion (TOR) | at MIN | 7 |
| Adrian Gonzalez (LAD) | at SD | 7 |
| Victor Martinez (DET) | vs. TB | 7 |
| Paul Goldschmidt (ARI) | at STL | 7 |
| Albert Pujols (LAA) | vs. BAL | 7 |
| Matt Adams (STL) | vs. ARI | 7 |
| Miguel Cabrera (DET) | vs. TB | 7 |
| Freddie Freeman (ATL) | at PHI | 6 |
| Jose Abreu (CWS) | vs. KC | 6 |
| Wil Myers (SD) | vs. LAD | 6 |
| Justin Smoak (TOR) | at MIN | 6 |
| Ryan Howard (PHI) | vs. ATL | 6 |
| C.J. Cron (LAA) | vs. BAL | 6 |
| Byung Ho Park (MIN) | vs. TOR | 6 |
| Eric Hosmer (KC) | at CWS | 6 |
| Ryan Zimmerman (WAS) | at MIA | 6 |
| Joey Votto (CIN) | vs. SEA | 6 |
| Justin Bour (MIA) | vs. WAS | 5 |
| Joe Mauer (MIN) | vs. TOR | 5 |
| Kendrys Morales (KC) | at CWS | 5 |
| Chris Carter (MIL) | at NYM | 5 |
| Anthony Rizzo (CHC) | at SF | 5 |
| Mark Teixeira (NYY) | at OAK | 5 |
Santana homered Saturday afternoon, giving him three in as many games, and could help get the Cleveland offense back on track after two quiet games. Boston's Rick Porcello has allowed three or more earned runs six times this season.
Rizzo draws a lefty-lefty matchup with Madison Bumgarner and hasn't been a strong performer of late, anyway, with just one home run in 10 games. His talent may see him through, but he should likely be faded.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| David Ortiz (BOS) | vs. CLE | 4 |
| Hanley Ramirez (BOS) | vs. CLE | 4 |
| Prince Fielder (TEX) | at HOU | 3 |
| Tyler White (HOU) | vs. TEX | 3 |
Given Ortiz's price, he's a risky bet given how well Danny Salazar has pitched (1.80 ERA, just two home runs allowed). The same logic applies to Ramirez.