Sunday's Third Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's third baseman value rankings for Sunday, April 10:
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado (COL) | vs. SD | 10 |
| Josh Donaldson (TOR) | vs. BOS | 9 |
| Alex Rodriguez (NYY) | at DET | 9 |
| Chase Headley (NYY) | at DET | 8 |
| Justin Turner (LAD) | at SF | 8 |
Arenado is 10-for-20 with three big flies against James Shields in his career. He'll certainly have high ownership with the game being played at Coors Field, but he's a player you can build your cash game lineup around.
Donaldson is dealing with a calf strain that has limited him to DH duty, but he seems to be hitting just fine. He clobbered a grand slam on Friday and collected two hits and two runs on Saturday. If anything, the the nagging injury will just drive his ownership levels down.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado (BAL) | vs. TB | 7 |
| David Wright (NYM) | vs. PHI | 7 |
| Evan Longoria (TB) | at BAL | 7 |
| Kyle Seager (SEA) | vs. OAK | 7 |
| Matt Duffy (SF) | vs. LAD | 7 |
| Adonis Garcia (ATL) | vs. STL | 7 |
| Yunel Escobar (LAA) | vs. TEX | 6 |
| Mike Moustakas (KC) | vs. MIN | 6 |
| Matt Carpenter (STL) | at ATL | 6 |
| Miguel Sano (MIN) | at KC | 6 |
| Luis Valbuena (HOU) | at MIL | 5 |
| Yangervis Solarte (SD) | at COL | 5 |
| Maikel Franco (PHI) | at NYM | 5 |
| Hector Olivera (ATL) | vs. STL | 5 |
Escobar has fared better against LHP in his career, so expect him to snap his 0-for-2 against Martin Perez. His leadoff spot in the Angels' lineup gives the former shortstop a high floor, making him a nice bargain in cash games as well as tournaments.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier (CWS) | vs. CLE | 4 |
| Kris Bryant (CHC) | at ARI | 4 |
| Adrian Beltre (TEX) | at LAA | 3 |
| Brock Holt (BOS) | at TOR | 3 |
| Jake Lamb (ARI) | vs. CHC | 3 |
| Yasmany Tomas (ARI) | vs. CHC | 2 |
| Danny Valencia (OAK) | at SEA | 2 |
Frazier has two long balls, but he's just 4-four-24 to begin his career on the south side as he adjusts to American League pitching and a new team. Don't take the risk with Josh Tomlin taking the hill, as he's held Frazier to just one hit in six at-bats.
Beltre has been a free-swinger throughout his entire career, and it hasn't mounted to success against Jered Weaver -- a veteran right-hander with a great off-speed repertoire. In 84 at bats against Weaver, Beltre has a .226/.256/.333 slash line with a lone dinger.