Saturday's Second Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's second baseman value rankings for Saturday, April 23:
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison (PIT) | at ARI | 8 |
| Neil Walker (NYM) | at ATL | 8 |
| Jose Altuve (HOU) | vs. BOS | 8 |
Harrison has multi-games in five of his last eight. He has four steals in that time frame, as well. A palatable salary, hitter-friendly environment, and strong supporting lineup cement his value.
Walker feasted on the Phillies in a recent three-game set collecting nine hits in 14 at-bats including two home runs. That effort has him hitting .293 on the season with six long balls and 11 RBI.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor (TEX) | at CWS | 7 |
| DJ LeMahieu (COL) | vs. LAD | 7 |
| Robinson Cano (SEA) | at LAA | 6 |
| Ben Zobrist (CHC) | at CIN | 6 |
| Brett Lawrie (CWS) | vs. TEX | 6 |
| Starlin Castro (NYY) | vs. TB | 6 |
| Logan Forsythe (TB) | at NYY | 6 |
| Daniel Murphy (WAS) | vs. MIN | 6 |
| Chase Utley (LAD) | at COL | 6 |
| Ian Kinsler (DET) | vs. CLE | 6 |
| Jason Kipnis (CLE) | at DET | 6 |
| Dee Gordon (MIA) | at SF | 6 |
Odor has been great over his last 10 games hitting for a .314 average, driving in 10 runs, and scoring six times himself. His lack of power, so far, makes him better suited for cash games.
Castro hit second in the New York lineup Friday - a massive jump from his usual bottom third status.
Cano has six homers on the year, but Angels starter Hector Santiago has held left-handed hitters to a minuscule 4.5 percent HR/FB ratio for his career.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura (ARI) | vs. PIT | 5 |
| Brian Dozier (MIN) | at WAS | 5 |
| Dustin Pedroia (BOS) | at HOU | 5 |
| Jonathan Schoop (BAL) | at KC | 5 |
| Brandon Phillips (CIN) | vs. CHC | 5 |
| Scooter Gennett (MIL) | vs. PHI | 5 |
| Howie Kendrick (LAD) | at COL | 5 |
| Joe Panik (SF) | vs. MIA | 5 |
Coming off a three-hit game and moving back to Arizona, Segura's price takes a significant jump. The leadoff hitter may have impressive stats at the moment, but much of his production came in the first five games, including all three of his home runs.
Kendrick's price is drastically inflated due to his game in Coors Field. Do not get sucked in.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie (OAK) | at TOR | 4 |
| Omar Infante (KC) | vs. BAL | 4 |
| Kolten Wong (STL) | at SD | 4 |
| Jedd Gyorko (STL) | at SD | 4 |
| Johnny Giavotella (LAA) | vs. SEA | 3 |
| Cesar Hernandez (PHI) | at MIL | 3 |
Though Lowrie is likely to hit in the heart of Oakland's order, he hasn't been that productive of a fantasy option. His .286 average is respectable, but he offers little to no power or speed on the bases. Despite 16 hits on the season only two of them have gone for extra-bases.