Welcome to the Playbook for Tuesday, April 18th.
A full slate on a Tuesday and all late starts. The first time this year that we’ve had this scenario. This means, there is a lot to choose from and we’re here to help you separate the real from the fake and set those winning lineups. Let’s get to it.
Value Plays
There are a few players that I didn’t do a full write-up on, but like for value plays and may make it into my Optimal Lineups. They include:
C - Nick Hundley (SF) - DK / FD
C - Jason Castro (MIN) - DK
1B - Kendrys Morales (TOR) - FD
1B - Justin Smoak (TOR) - Across-the-board value
2B - Raul Mondesi (KC) - ATB Value
2B - Brad Miller (TB) - FD
2B - Kolten Wong (STL) - FD / Y!
3B - Yangervis Solarte (SD) - FD
3B - Eduardo Nunez (SF) - FD
3B - Anthony Rendon (WSH) - Y!
SS - Alcides Escobar (KC) - FD / Y!
SS - Brandon Crawford (SF) - FD
SS - Wilmer Difo (WSH) - DK / FD
OF - Steve Pearce (TOR) - FD
OF - Travis Jankowski (SD) - DK / Y!
OF - Kevin Pillar (TOR) - FD
Injuries
You may want to stay away from the following players due to lingering injuries:
1B - Miguel Cabrera (DET) - Back
1B - Matt Carpenter (STL) - Finger
SS - Carlos Correa (HOU) - Hand
3B - Todd Frazier (CWS) - Sick
OF - Gregory Polanco (PIT) - He pinch hit with success late on Monday so the chances are he’ll be back in there Tuesday. However, he did look a bit tight when running the bases. We’ll stay away.
Weather Report
Nothing major to report in terms of a PPD threat. We do see the wind blowing out to left field at Wrigley (you’ll see Ryan Braun and Domingo Santana below).
Stacks
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