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FanDuel Lineup and Picks for Monday, April 16th

By Adam Strangis

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 10: Blake Snell
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 07: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action during a game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on April 7, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 07: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action during a game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on April 7, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

Outfield, High End Spend

Rhys Hoskins, $4,600

.375/.444/.625 with 0 HR in 8 at-bats

The young Philly is quickly turning into one of the better hitters in baseball, as he is enjoying a true breakout early in 2018. He’s hitting over .315 with an OPS over 1.000, a wOBA over .400 and he’s chipping in stolen bases. There’s nothing he can’t do and facing Julio Teheran could provide us with a monster game. The price of admission is high, but it’s justified and Hoskins is on the short list of players over $4,000 you need to heavily consider tonight. I would be more surprised if he doesn’t hit a homer than if he does.

Also Consider – Charlie Blackmon, $4,300, any Pirates outfielder, and Kyle Schwarber, $3,900

Mid-Range

Jose Pirela, $3,000

.500/.667/1.000  with 0 HR in 2 at-bats

The lefty specialists form San Diego have finally seen their price rise and even though my BFF Hunter Renfroe is still only $3,200, I’m likely going to side with Pirela today. First, he is slightly cheaper. Secondly, his skill set is a bit safer as Renfroe is homer or bust, as a generality. Pirela’s numbers so far this seasonal FAR superior to Renfroe’s with a higher average, OPS, ISO, and wOBA. Renfroe is still playable but the price for Pirela is too appealing. Saturday night saw Renfroe as chalk. It’s possible Pirela is the chalk tonight.

Also Consider – Steve Pearce, $2,700 and Carlos Gomez, $2,700

Value

Adam Frazier, $2,200

.500/.667/1.000 with 0 HR in 2 at-bats

Since FanDuel finally wised up on the Padres players against lefties, we need to find a new value play in the outfield. We need look no further than Adam Frazier for the Pirates. Second baseman Josh Harrison seems likely to be out for at least today, if not much further. He’s going to be chalky, but the guy can hit right handed pitching. He’s got career marks of a .275 average, .344 OBP, and a .328 wOBA. The Buccos offense continues to hum along and Frazier could find himself at the top of said lineup.

Also Consider – Randal Grichuk, $2,100