High-Priced Hitters
First up in the high-priced category is Oneil Cruz of the Pittsburgh Pirates. This shortstop will set you back $5600 on DK, but he’s worth the price of admission. Cruz has been a force against right-handed pitchers who favor the slider and curveball, boasting a wOBA of .379 over his last 48 plate appearances in such matchups. With a projected order of leadoff against Nick Pivetta of the Boston Red Sox, Cruz’s DK Rating is an impressive 89.69, and he’s projected for 11.13 DK points. He’s in the “A” tier for both projection and value, making him an all-around solid pick.
Joining Cruz in this price range is George Springer of the Toronto Blue Jays. For a $5000 DK salary, Springer brings a slugging percentage of .654 against bottom-tier lefties, like his opponent Kris Bubic of the Kansas City Royals. With a strong 91.09 DK Rating and a projected 9.93 DK points, Springer is a top-tier “A” projection and “B” value pick.
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