Filling in Your Squad Up MLB Lineups
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Here are theScore's sample Squad Up lineups for the 12-game early slate beginning at 7:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 2:
Washington Weekly
| POS | NAME | OPP | FPPG | SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | Justin Verlander (DET) | vs. CLE | 11.2 | 55K |
| C | Jose Lobaton (WAS) | vs. ARI | 4.2 | 37K |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy (WAS) | vs. ARI | 15.0 | 56K |
| 1B | Ryan Zimmerman (WAS) | vs. ARI | 19.3 | 48K |
| OF | Bryce Harper (WAS) | vs. ARI | 19.8 | 62K |
The Nationals have scored 83 runs with a 1.026 OPS over their past seven games. It's mostly because of the 23 runs they dropped on the Mets, Sunday. With the run they are on, exposure to the Washington lineup is a must. Verlander is much cheaper than a former Cy Young winner should be.
Just one Bronx Bomber
| POS | NAME | OPP | FPPG | SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | Masahiro Tanaka (NYY) | vs. TOR | 10.6 | 72K |
| C | Evan Gattis (HOU) | vs. TEX | 10.5 | 49K |
| 2B | Rougned Odor (TEX) | at HOU | 7.7 | 48K |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman (ATL) | vs. NYM | 18.1 | 61K |
| OF | Aaron Judge (NYY) | vs. TOR | 17.1 | 44K |
Tanaka's matchup and price are a perfect combination. The Blue Jays' offense is without 3B Josh Donaldson and SS Troy Tulowitzki and continues to strikeout at a heavy clip. Gattis will likely draw into the lineup against Texas LHP Cole Hamels. Odor draws Houston SP Mike Fiers, who has served up seven bombs over his past three starts.