Thursday's Third Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's third baseman value rankings for Thursday, April 14:
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter (STL) | vs. MIL | 9 |
| Nolan Arenado (COL) | vs. SF | 9 |
| Daniel Murphy (WAS) | vs. ATL | 9 |
| Josh Donaldson (TOR) | vs. NYY | 8 |
| Corey Seager (LAD) | vs. ARI | 8 |
Carpenter lacks the power upside of the some of those listed below him, but he should little problem getting on base against Brewers RHP Wily Peralta. Arenado homered yet again Thursday. Donaldson and the Blue Jays' offense awoke Wednesday, and they've had plenty of previous success against the fastball of Yankees RHP Nathan Eovaldi.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Beltre (TEX) | vs. BAL | 7 |
| Manny Machado (BAL) | at TEX | 7 |
| Jake Lamb (ARI) | at LAD | 7 |
| Evan Longoria (TB) | vs. CLE | 6 |
| Mike Moustakas (KC) | at HOU | 6 |
| Tyler White (HOU) | vs. KC | 6 |
| Matt Duffy (SF) | at COL | 6 |
| Josh Harrison (PIT) | vs. DET | 6 |
Lamb has been dominating right-handed pitching so far this season, and he needn't be feared against Dodgers RHP Ross Stripling. Longoria entered Wednesday with six hits in his past four games, with two home runs in his past three.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Rodriguez (NYY) | at TOR | 5 |
| Anthony Rendon (WAS) | vs. ATL | 5 |
| Todd Frazier (CWS) | at MIN | 5 |
| Kris Bryant (CHC) | vs. CIN | 5 |
| Justin Turner (LAD) | vs. ARI | 4 |
Rodriguez will continue to be a risk against the Blue Jays' right-handed pitchers. Even as a right-handed hitter, Turner has favored right-handed pitching for his career, making him a surprise risk against Diamondbacks LHP Robbie Ray.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco (PHI) | vs. SD | 3 |
| Brett Lawrie (CWS) | at MIN | 3 |
| Trevor Plouffe (MIN) | vs. CWS | 3 |
| Cory Spangenberg (SD) | at PHI | 3 |
| Miguel Sano (MIN) | vs. CWS | 2 |
Franco has struggled against left-handed pitching so far in his career, and he can be faded against Padres LHP Drew Pomeranz. Lawrie can be faded due to poor performance, while Sano's high price tag should be avoided.