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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy baseball lineup-July 23

By Zachary Thompson

Jul 8, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) throws during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 8, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) throws during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 21, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters (14) RBI doubles in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Braves 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters (14) RBI doubles in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Braves 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Catcher

High-Salary Option: Wilson Ramos-Washington Nationals (3,300):  Catchers as a whole are pretty cheap tonight based on matchups and injuries, so Ramos is the most expensive healthy backstop even though this salary would normally make him a mid-range play.  Ramos has hit safely in each of his last ten games after going 3-4 with an RBI last night and is now 10-26 (.385) since the All Star break. He’s in another good matchup tonight as he faces Padres’ starter Edwin Jackson although Jackson did look ok in his first start with the Padres earlier this week.∗∗∗

Mid-range Option: Tony Wolters-Colorado Rockies (3,200): The Rockies are a nice lineup to stack tonight as they take on the Braves at home in the rarified air of Coors Field.  Wolters had a pinch-hit double on Wednesday in his most recent start improving to 6-16 (.375) in July.  He is still sharing time behind the plate with Nick Hundley, but if Wolters starts tonight against Matt Wisler, he’ll be a nice play as he comes in with a mini four-game hitting streak .∗∗

Mid-Range Option: Sandy Leon-Boston Red Sox (3,000): Leon and the Red Sox were shut down last night by Kyle Gibson losing 2-1.  If the rain holds off tonight in Boston, though, I expect the bats will heat back up as they face Ricky Nolasco.  Leon is still hitting .417 with a 1.149 OPS after last night’s downer and is 16-42 (.381) so far this month with five doubles, a triple, and two homers. Leon hasn’t faced Nolasco before, but he’s a play I like as long as the weather holds. ∗∗∗

High-Value Option: Yasmani Grandal-Los Angeles Dodgers (2,800): Grandal improved to 15-46 (.326) in July with his 2-5 game last night.  He is still hitting just .210 on the year, but his 1.163 OPS this month show how productive he has been lately.  Tonight he and the Dodgers take on Mike Leake in St. Louis, and he’s an option to consider under 3K despite his 2-13 career mark against Leake.∗∗

High-Value Option: Victor Martinez-Detroit Tigers (2,700): Normally, I wouldn’t consider starting anyone against Chris Sale, but going against the White Sox’ Ace has made V-Mart a very cheap play tonight.  His price is even more surprising since Martinez has hit Sale extremely well in his career going 18-36 against him with four homers and a 1.453 OPS.  He’s a little risky due to his matchup, but he has good upside tonight based on his history. ∗∗

High-Value Option: Tucker Barnhart-Cincinnati Reds (2,600): Barnhart has homered in his last two starts after going 1-3 with a solo blast last night.  Barnhart has gone a sizzling 15-44 (.341) so far this month with three homers and a dozen RBI.  The switch-hitter actually splits a little better against lefties, so tonight’s starter for Arizona Robbie Ray should play to his advantage. ∗∗∗∗

High-Value Option: Jason Castro-Houston Astros (2,400): If you can’t handle Grandal’s BvP numbers, Jason Castro is probably the play for you since he has really strong history against Angels’ starter Jered Weaver.  Castro is 6-23 (.261) against Weaver in the past with a double and three home runs boosting him to a .957 OPS.  Castro has shown signs of turning things around at the plate lately with a 6-17 (.353) start to the second half with an .892 OPS over that limited timeframe.  Castro struggled badly at the beginning of the season, but he’s starting to be a nice value at under 2.5K.∗∗∗

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