Sunday's Outfielder Value Rankings
Here are theScore's outfielder value rankings for Sunday, May 29 (all stats exclude Saturday's games):
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Dexter Fowler (CHC) | vs. PHI | 9 |
| Hyun Soo Kim (BAL) | at CLE | 9 |
| Ian Desmond (TEX) | vs. PIT | 9 |
| Nelson Cruz (SEA) | vs. MIN | 8 |
| Andrew McCutchen (PIT) | at TEX | 8 |
Fowler entered Saturday with six hits over a four-game hit streak, including two hits for extra bases. Kim is hitting .410 against right-handed pitching, through 39 at-bats. He's a strong target at a low cost against Indians RHP Mike Clevinger.
Desmond has owned left-handed pitching, hitting .370 with three home runs. He's an excellent tournament option against the somewhat shaky Francisco Liriano of Pittsburgh. McCutchen has struggled against lefties this season, but he's .324 against them over his career, constantly garnering consideration.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista (TOR) | vs. BOS | 7 |
| Marcell Ozuna (MIA) | at ATL | 7 |
| J.D. Martinez (DET) | at OAK | 7 |
| Joc Pederson (LAD) | at NYM | 7 |
| Charlie Blackmon (COL) | vs. SF | 7 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. (BOS) | at TOR | 7 |
| Brandon Drury (ARI) | vs. SD | 7 |
| Jacoby Ellsbury (NYY) | at TB | 7 |
| Bryce Harper (WAS) | vs. STL | 7 |
| Mark Trumbo (BAL) | at CLE | 7 |
| Carlos Gonzalez (COL) | vs. SF | 7 |
| Seth Smith (SEA) | vs. MIN | 7 |
| Whit Merrifield (KC) | vs. CWS | 7 |
Bautista has excelled from the Blue Jays' lead-off spot, hitting .324/.452/.706 over his past 10 games. He's hit four home runs, scored seven runs, and driven in nine. He's a top option despite the tough matchup against Red Sox LHP David Price. Ozuna's been beating up on both righties and lefties over his past 10 games. He's slashing an incredible .474/.512/.842 in that time.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar (TOR) | vs. BOS | 6 |
| Corey Dickerson (TB) | vs. NYY | 6 |
| Nomar Mazara (TEX) | vs. PIT | 6 |
| Melky Cabrera (CWS) | at KC | 6 |
| Ryan Braun (MIL) | vs. CIN | 6 |
| Keon Broxton (MIL) | vs. CIN | 6 |
| Odubel Herrera (PHI) | at CHC | 6 |
| Ender Inciarte (ATL) | vs. MIA | 6 |
| Carlos Beltran (NYY) | at TB | 6 |
| Khris Davis (OAK) | vs. DET | 6 |
| Hunter Pence (SF) | at COL | 6 |
| Mookie Betts (BOS) | at TOR | 6 |
| Kole Calhoun (LAA) | vs. HOU | 6 |
| Gerardo Parra (COL) | vs. SF | 6 |
| Stephen Piscotty (STL) | at WAS | 6 |
| Melvin Upton Jr. (SD) | at ARI | 6 |
| Adam Eaton (CWS) | at KC | 6 |
| Norichika Aoki (SEA) | vs. MIN | 6 |
| Jon Jay (SD) | at ARI | 6 |
| Yasmany Tomas (ARI) | vs. SD | 6 |
| Michael Saunders (TOR) | vs. BOS | 6 |
| Cameron Maybin (DET) | at OAK | 6 |
Mazara continues to hit over .300 against both lefties and righties, making him an option against the volatile Liriano. The switch-hitting Cabrera has fared much better against righties, making him one of the top White Sox to target against Royals RHP Edinson Volquez.
Davis continues to demonstrate his power, but he's much better suited for tournaments as opposed to cash games. Betts had been struggling coming into Sunday. Blue Jays righty R.A. Dickey could represent the cure to his offensive woes, but his price may be too high for some owners.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| George Springer (HOU) | at LAA | 5 |
| Starling Marte (PIT) | at TEX | 5 |
| Mike Trout (LAA) | vs. HOU | 5 |
| Peter O'Brien (ARI) | vs. SD | 5 |
| Ryan Rua (TEX) | vs. PIT | 5 |
| Jason Heyward (CHC) | vs. PHI | 5 |
| Colby Rasmus (HOU) | at LAA | 5 |
| Adam Duvall (CIN) | at MIL | 5 |
| Jorge Soler (CHC) | vs. PHI | 5 |
| Nick Markakis (ATL) | vs. MIA | 5 |
| Jay Bruce (CIN) | at MIL | 5 |
| Yasiel Puig (LAD) | at NYM | 5 |
| Coco Crisp (OAK) | vs. DET | 5 |
| Mallex Smith (ATL) | vs. MIA | 5 |
| Tyler Goeddel (PHI) | at CHC | 5 |
Springer hit two home runs Thursday, but he's been largely inconsistent apart from that. He's better left for tournaments. O'Brien should start for the Diamondbacks against Padres LHP Drew Pomeranz, but it will be a tough matchup for the inexperienced utility man.
Soler is slashing .310/.412/.690 over his past 10 games, as he's really hit his stride at the plate. His price has been jumping around, as does his spot in the batting order. He's an excellent matchup if hitting high enough. Puig has six hits in his past five games, but three came in the same game. He's only a tournament option.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Burns (OAK) | vs. DET | 4 |
| Gregory Polanco (PIT) | at TEX | 4 |
| Evan Gattis (HOU) | at LAA | 4 |
| Yoenis Cespedes (NYM) | vs. LAD | 4 |
| Miguel Sano (MIN) | at SEA | 4 |
| Steven Souza Jr. (TB) | vs. NYY | 4 |
| Ben Revere (WAS) | vs. STL | 4 |
| Brett Gardner (NYY) | at TB | 4 |
| Lorenzo Cain (KC) | vs. CWS | 4 |
| Jayson Werth (WAS) | vs. STL | 4 |
| Billy Hamilton (CIN) | at MIL | 4 |
| Blake Swihart (BOS) | at TOR | 4 |
| Michael Conforto (NYM) | vs. LAD | 4 |
Polanco has three home runs, a triple, and six doubles in his past 10 games. He has an OPS of 1.114 in that time, but he remains a slight risk against left-handed pitching. Revere has been miserable against right-handed pitchers this season, but DFS owners can have some faith in his career average of .285.
Conforto deserves very little consideration against Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Jones (BAL) | at CLE | 3 |
| Kris Bryant (CHC) | vs. PHI | 3 |
| Gregor Blanco (SF) | at COL | 2 |
| Matt Kemp (SD) | at ARI | 2 |
| Jarrett Parker (SF) | at COL | 2 |
Jones recorded three hits Friday, but they doubled his hit total from his previous nine games. He's scored just one run and driven in just one more, presenting little upside even in a favorable matchup.