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Fantasy baseball advice: MLB FanDuel lineup advice for Tuesday, June 30
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As for what we're going to be doing in this space: The goal here will be to direct your attention toward some players who you might not otherwise consider. If you're here and reading this, then you already know that Mike Trout is really good. But when filling out a roster you can't just pick out stars. You'll blow your cap that way and get stuck praying to the baseball gods that a guy like Wilmer Flores actually gets a few hits. No, if you want to win, you have to take advantage of certain matchups -- and in order to do that you have to know where to look. That's what we're here for. Below is the lineup I'll be using for Tuesday, June 30.
Pitcher
Danny Salazar, Indians ($8,900): Most owners will go with Chris Sale and Sonny Gray Tuesday night, but Salazar presents an opportunity to get elite numbers for more than a thousand dollars less. The right-handed flamethrower will be facing a Tampa Bay team that whiffs 21.3 percent of the time against right-handers, the sixth-worst number in MLB, and has a .299 wOBA against them, the ninth-worst number in MLB. Salazar has struggled in his last couple of starts, but there's a good chance he gets back on the right track Tuesday in Tampa Bay. It should also be noted that he's been much better on the road this season (3.77 ERA) than at home (4.41 ERA).
Catcher
Yasmani Grandal, Dodgers ($2,700): Take a flyer on a low-cost option here and gamble on the matchup. Grandal and the Dodgers will be facing the right-handed throwing Rubby De La Rosa, who has a 4.69 ERA on the year. Making matters even better: left-handers are hitting .299/.353/.554 off De La Rosa, while the switch-hitting Grandal is batting .270/.385/.515 against right-handers.
First Base
Logan Morrison, Mariners ($2,200): A right-hander (Ian Kennedy and his 5.09 ERA) will be taking the hill against Seattle, which means it's time to slot the cheap bat of the left-handed hitting Morrison into the lineup. Morrison's numbers this season against right-handers: .263/.345/.444 with all nine of his home runs. Ian Kennedy against left-handers: .262/.327/.518. At this low price you can't ask for more.
Second Base
Brian Dozier, Twins ($3,900): Dozier has hit 12 of his 16 home runs this season against right-handers and 11 of them have been on the road. On Tuesday he'll be facing a right-hander (Anthony DeSclafani of the Reds) on the road in a homer-happy ballpark.
Third Base
Kris Bryant, Cubs ($3,500): Forget his recent struggles. Bryant this season is smashing everything left-handers throw near him (.308/.413/.692). Guess what type of pitcher he's up against Tuesday night? Yep, a lefty in Mets hurler Jonathon Niese, who's also struggled against righties (.298/.358/.473, nine home runs surrendered).
Shortstop
Carlos Correa, Astros ($4,100): Correa has been on fire since being called up a few weeks ago, hitting .300/.323/.567 with five home runs and four stolen bases in 90 at-bats. Given his talent and how well he hit in the minors, it can be assumed that this isn't a fluke. On Tuesday he'll be facing Royals left-hander Danny Duffy, who has a 5.44 ERA on the season. Also, right-handers are hitting .305/.387/.461 off him this year. The right-handed Correa is hitting .310 /326/.619 off left-handers since being called up. You get the point.
Outfield
George Springer, Astros ($3,700): Why not try to take advantage of Royals starters Danny Duffy (see above) even more? Springer this season is hitting .277/.398/.511 against southpaws. To him, Duffy's pitches will look like lobbed beach balls.
David Peralta, Diamondbacks ($3,600): The left-handed hitting outfielder has destroyed right-handers this season (.280/.346/.470 and six home runs in 168 at-bats) and he'll be facing Carlos Frias of the Dodgers, who can't seem to get left-handed hitters out. Peralta also has five hits in his last 12 at-bats. This is one of the best matchups of the day.
Seth Smith, Mariners ($2,200): The left-handed batting Smith has made a career out of hitting right-handers. For his career he's hitting .277/.358/.481 against them with 82 of his 91 career home runs coming in those at bats. Smith has also hit Padres hurler Ian Kennedy very well. He's got seven hits in 22 career at-bats against him. Five of those hits have been for extra bases.
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