Monday's First Baseman/DH Value Rankings
Here are theScore's first baseman/DH value rankings for Monday, May 30 (all stats exclude Sunday's games):
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Mauer (MIN) | at OAK | 9 |
| Eric Hosmer (KC) | vs. TB | 9 |
| Travis Shaw (BOS) | at BAL | 8 |
| Justin Smoak (TOR) | vs. NYY | 8 |
| Paul Goldschmidt (ARI) | vs. HOU | 8 |
Mauer is hitting .285 off right-handed pitching, with four of his five home runs and 10 of his 12 extra-base hits. He's a prime target against struggling Athletics RHP Kendall Graveman. Hosmer has dominated right-handed pitching this year. He's hitting .370 with six home runs and 10 doubles. He's primed to tee off against Rays rookie RHP Matt Andriese.
Shaw remains the top first-base-eligible member of the Red Sox, mostly due to his bargain salary. He had five hits in four games coming into Sunday. In limited playing time Smoak is hitting .284 with four home runs against right-handed pitchers. He's a top option against Yankees RHP Ivan Nova.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Gonzalez (LAD) | at CHC | 7 |
| Mike Napoli (CLE) | vs. TEX | 7 |
| Byung Ho Park (MIN) | at OAK | 7 |
| Hanley Ramirez (BOS) | at BAL | 7 |
| Logan Morrison (TB) | at KC | 7 |
| Brandon Belt (SF) | at ATL | 6 |
| Freddie Freeman (ATL) | vs. SF | 6 |
| Chris Davis (BAL) | vs. BOS | 6 |
| Edwin Encarnacion (TOR) | vs. NYY | 6 |
| Mark Reynolds (COL) | vs. CIN | 6 |
| Wil Myers (SD) | at SEA | 6 |
Gonzalez is hitting .310 against righties coming into Monday's matchup with Cubs RHP Jason Hammel. His power is down this season, but he's getting on base at a .371 clip. Napoli has just one home run off a lefty this year, but he's hitting for a .271 average. The Indians' offense has been one of baseball's best lately, and he's doing his part.
Encarnacion hit his 10th home run of the season Sunday, but his average remains stifled. He's been better on the road, but he could see some improvement with the likes of Blue Jays C Russell Martin providing more support behind him.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Carter (MIL) | vs. STL | 5 |
| Adam Lind (SEA) | vs. SD | 5 |
| Matt Adams (STL) | at MIL | 5 |
| Ben Paulsen (COL) | vs. CIN | 5 |
| Victor Martinez (DET) | at LAA | 5 |
| Prince Fielder (TEX) | at CLE | 5 |
| Ryan Zimmerman (WAS) | at PHI | 5 |
| Alex Rodriguez (NYY) | at TOR | 5 |
| Brett Wallace (SD) | at SEA | 5 |
| Steve Pearce (TB) | at KC | 4 |
| Anthony Rizzo (CHC) | vs. LAD | 4 |
| Joey Votto (CIN) | at COL | 4 |
| Jose Abreu (CWS) | at NYM | 4 |
| Albert Pujols (LAA) | vs. DET | 4 |
| Yonder Alonso (OAK) | vs. MIN | 4 |
| Marwin Gonzalez (HOU) | at ARI | 4 |
Carter has been in a slump, hitting .163/.200/.349 over his past 10 games. He's returning to his form of old, where he's best left for GPPs. Lind, Adams, and Paulsen all face the strong side of their respective splits, but their playing time and results have been inconsistent.
Fielder hit his third home run of the season Sunday, but owners should wait to see continued production before investing. Rizzo has struggled mightily against LHPs this year, relegating him to tournament status.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera (DET) | at LAA | 3 |
| Tyler White (HOU) | at ARI | 3 |
| Carlos Santana (CLE) | vs. TEX | 2 |
| David Ortiz (BOS) | at BAL | 2 |
| John Jaso (PIT) | at MIA | 1 |
Cabrera is a career .316 hitter against lefties, but he's hitting just .206 against them this year. He can be left alone against southpaws until the split starts to correct. Ortiz is a health risk, after missing Sunday's game with a foot injury.