Thursday's Second Baseman Value Rankings

Here are theScore's second baseman value rankings for Thursday, July 21 (all stats exclude Wednesday's games):

Value Rankings
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Turner's place in the lineup isn't always etched in stone despite numerous injuries affecting the roster, but over his last two games, he's collected three hits, a stolen base and two RBIs. Turner will likely lead off against rookie LHP Julio Urias.

While Stephen Strasburg represents a daunting matchup, it helps keep Kendrick's price low in the midst of a hot stretch with 19 hits in his past 10 games. It will be the first matchup between the two.

Kinsler has 13 of his 18 home runs against right-handed pitching, and Chicago's James Shields has been prone to allowing long balls, especially at home.

Mid-Tier Targets

Murphy will likely play elsewhere in the infield should Turner get the nod at second. He's hitting .321 against his fellow lefties, and he has been on a recent tear despite some injury issues, homering four times in his last nine games and maintaining a 1.341 OPS.

The lefty-batting Schimpf offers a low-cost power threat, with five home runs in 61 at-bats against right-handers. Adam Wainwright has gone eight starts without allowing a long ball, but Schimpf is still inexpensive enough to gamble on.

Nothing to See Here

Gyorko has been hot of late in his spotty playing time, but he's priced too highly to feel confident in rostering at anything above a bargain level. Likewise, Peterson has received a Coors Field price bump despite a lack of recent production.