Filling in Your Monday MLB Lineups: Late Edition
Here are theScore's sample lineups for Monday's evening slate:
Cash Game With One Pitcher
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| P | Justin Verlander (DET) | at LAA |
| C | Wilson Ramos (WAS) | at PHI |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer (KC) | vs. TB |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy (WAS) | at PHI |
| 3B | Nick Castellanos (DET) | at LAA |
| SS | Freddy Galvis (PHI) | vs. WAS |
| OF | Ben Revere (WAS) | at PHI |
| OF | Cameron Maybin (DET) | at LAA |
| OF | Whit Merrifield (KC) | vs. TB |
Verlander has quality starts in seven of his last eight outings. Hosmer has eight hits and seven RBIs in his last three games. Murphy and Castellanos have been cash game staples all year, while Galvis has hits in seven straight. The outfield trio isn't the strongest, but it's functional on a reduced budget.
GPP With One Pitcher
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| P | Justin Verlander (DET) | at LAA |
| C | Victor Martinez (DET) | at LAA |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera (DET) | at LAA |
| 2B | Devon Travis (TOR) | vs. NYY |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson (TOR) | vs. NYY |
| SS | Darwin Barney (TOR) | vs. NYY |
| OF | Kevin Pillar (TOR) | at NYY |
| OF | Cameron Maybin (DET) | at LAA |
| OF | Bryce Harper (WAS) | at PHI |
An expensive Detroit stack forces a few bargain plays within the Toronto stack. Luckily, cheap plays like Barney, Travis, and Pillar allow Donaldson to still be rostered. Harper has become increasingly affordable due to a slumping batting average and the persistent threat of intentional walks.
Cash Game With Two Pitchers
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| P | Justin Verlander (DET) | at LAA |
| P | Tanner Roark (WAS) | at PHI |
| C | Wilson Ramos (WAS) | at PHI |
| 1B | Victor Martinez (DET) | at LAA |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy (WAS) | at PHI |
| 3B | Evan Longoria (TB) | at KC |
| SS | Adeiny Hechavarria (MIA) | vs. PIT |
| OF | Christian Yelich (MIA) | vs. PIT |
| OF | Cameron Maybin (DET) | at LAA |
| OF | Paulo Orlando (KC) | vs. TB |
Roark should pick up a victory against the lowly Phillies. Martinez and Murphy scream cash game play thanks to .350-plus averages. Yelich and Hechavarria both hit over .270 against lefties and draw LHP Jeff Locke and his 5.08 ERA.
GPP With Two Pitchers
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| P | Justin Verlander (DET) | at LAA |
| P | Jeremy Hellickson (PHI) | vs. WAS |
| C | Russell Martin (TOR) | vs. NYY |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnacion (TOR) | vs. NYY |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield (KC) | vs. TB |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson (TOR) | ns. NYY |
| SS | Alcides Escobar (KC) | vs. TB |
| OF | Brett Eibner (KC) | vs. TB |
| OF | Kevin Pillar (TOR) | vs. NYY |
| OF | Jose Bautista (TOR) | vs. NYY |
Considering Ivan Nova has served up five homers in just 37 innings of work, a powerful Toronto stack is a must. A Kansas City stack includes bargain plays Merrifield and Eibner. DFS players will have to monitor the lineup though to ensure Eibner is slotted in despite a successful series against the White Sox. Verlander has 37 Ks over his past four starts.