Tuesday's Second Baseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's second baseman value rankings for Tuesday, August 30 (all stats exclude Monday's games):
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Schimpf (SD) | at ATL | 9 |
| DJ LeMahieu (COL) | vs. LAD | 9 |
| Starlin Castro (NYY) | at KC | 8 |
Schimpf has displayed his power over his past 10 games, hitting four home runs, two triples and three doubles. He has also drawn nine walks over that span, posting an absurd 1.469 OPS. RHP Julio Teheran allowed 11 hits and six earned runs in his last start.
If you can afford LeMahieu, draft him. He has reached base in 15 straight games, hitting .459/.535/.689 over that stretch. The thin air in Denver could have a negative affect on LHP Rich Hill's devastating curve ball.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart (LAA) | vs. CIN | 7 |
| Brian Dozier (MIN) | at CLE | 7 |
| Devon Travis (TOR) | at BAL | 6 |
Cowart is as cheap as they come. He is hitting .300 over his current eight-game hitting streak. A single and a run is all it would take to exceed his value.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon (MIA) | at NYM | 3 |
| Chase Utley (LAD) | at COL | 3 |
| Ian Kinsler (DET) | vs. CWS | 2 |
Kinsler is hitting just .202 with zero multi-hit games in the month of August.