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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy baseball lineup-July 27

By Zachary Thompson

Jul 20, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Chicago White Sox left fielder Melky Cabrera (53) claps towards his dugout after hitting a triple against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Safeco Field. Seattle defeated Chicago, 6-5, in eleven innings.Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 20, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Chicago White Sox left fielder Melky Cabrera (53) claps towards his dugout after hitting a triple against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Safeco Field. Seattle defeated Chicago, 6-5, in eleven innings.Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez (9) reacts after flying out against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez (9) reacts after flying out against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Second Baseman

High-Salary Option: Jose Altuve-Houston Astros (5,500): Altuve is still leading the lead in hitting at .355 even after taking an 0-4 last night against New York.  He has had a great month of July going 29-83 (.349) with a .924 OPS.  He had hit whoever he has faced well and comes into tonight’s matchup 2-6 with a double and a homer against Tanaka in their past meetings.  I don’t expect Altuve to put op back-to-back downers, so look for him to post some solid numbers tonight at home against New York.∗∗∗

High-Salary Option: Jean Segura-Arizona Diamondbacks (5,000): Jean Segura will look to continue his recent hot streak against the team that traded him away.  Segura is 25-77 (.325) this month and a scorching 10-23 (.435) over the last week.  He hasn’t ever faced Jimmy Nelson before, but he should be ready to take down his former teammate tonight as the D-Backs try to get their first win in the third game of this four-game series.∗∗∗∗

Mid-Range Option: Javier Baez-Chicago Cubs (4,300): Baez has been back to regular playing time lately for the Cubs and is hitting .338 (22-65) so far this month with a pair of homers and eight RBI.  Baez  did take a tough 0-4 as the whole Cubs lineup struggled last night, but I think he’ll be ready to bounce back in a big way against Anthony Ranaudo and the White Sox tonight.  Baez has an .899 OPS on the season at home and a .935 OPS since the All Star break both numbers that would indicate he’s a nice value with a goo chance to produce tonight. ∗∗∗∗

Mid-Range Option: Greg Garcia-St. Louis Cardinals (3,700): Garcia played both games of yesterday’s double-dip going 3-7 with a double and a walk.  He is now 13-45 (.289) in July and 6-19 (.316) over the past week while helping the Cardinals fill in around their multiple injuries.  Look for Garcia to be in the lineup again tonight against Logan Verrett in a matchup he should be able to deliver some solid value from. ∗∗

Mid-Range Option: Scooter Gennett-Milwaukee Brewers (3,600): Check out Scooter Gennett as a valuable play under 4K. Gennett went 2-3 with three RBI in yesterday’s win over Arizona. He’s now 21-81 (.267) this month with two homers, 12 RBI, and six runs scored.  He has multiple hits in each of his last two games and has hit safely in five in a row. If you don’t want to roll with Altuve against Tanaka, Gennett is a solid alternative as he and the Brew Crew take on Archie Bradley.∗∗∗

High Value Option: Josh Harrison-Pittsburgh Pirates (2,900): Harrison didn’t start last night against Felix Hernandez, but he should be back in the lineup and hopefully near the top tonight against the Mariners’ James Paxton. Harrison has struggled throughout July, but he is 22-71 (.310) against lefties this season with a .792 OPS. Harrison has posted at least 12 fantasy points in three of his last four starts, so if the Bucs get him back in the lineup tonight give him a look at this very affordable price point. ∗∗∗

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