Saturday's Third Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's third baseman value rankings for Saturday, July 23 (all stats exclude Friday's games):
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner (LAD) | at STL | 8 |
| Ryon Healy (OAK) | vs. TB | 8 |
| Josh Donaldson (TOR) | vs. SEA | 8 |
Turner went deep twice off Stephen Strasburg on Thursday, and has five home runs, 13 hits and 12 RBIs in his last 10 games. Against the hot-and-cold Mike Leake, Turner's upward trend should continue.
It won't take much for the bargain-priced Healy to prove his worth against struggling Rays lefty Drew Smyly, who's allowed 21 earned runs and five long balls over his last four starts.
Donaldson has launched 12 home runs at the Rogers Centre against right-handed pitching this season, and is hitting nearly .400 for the month of July.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Lamb (ARI) | at CIN | 7 |
| Kris Bryant (CHC) | at MIL | 7 |
| Todd Frazier (CWS) | vs. DET | 6 |
The priciest option at the position, Lamb should nevertheless thrive against Reds RHP Keyvius Sampson, who owns a 6.29 ERA and a 1.57 HR/9 rate through 20 career appearances. Against right-handers, Lamb has hit 17 of his 21 home runs, and holds a .322 average.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez (MIN) | at BOS | 3 |
| Travis Shaw (BOS) | vs. MIN | 3 |
| Chase d'Arnaud (ATL) | at COL | 2 |
Though a solid enough hitter, d'Arnaud doesn't have the power stroke to justify a hefty Coors Field price bump. He's gone deep just once in 171 at-bats, and has 12 RBIs through 53 games.
At Shaw's salary, there are many more productive Red Sox hitters who can be rostered. He's hitting .194 for his last 10 games, with two home runs the lone saving graces.