This article is part of our DraftKings MLB series.
PITCHER
James Paxton, SEA vs. PHI ($8,700): This is a bounce-back spot for Paxton. The lefty has allowed 18 runs through his past four starts for an 8.50 ERA. However, he still sports an impressive 2.78 FIP and 26.9 strikeout percentage for the campaign, and the Phillies aren't a strong offense. Philadelphia enters with a .300 wOBA and 20.4 strikeout percentage against lefties.
Jeff Hoffman, COL at SF ($8,100): The Giants exploded for nine runs Monday, but San Francisco still has scored the fourth-fewest times in the majors and owns a league-low .291 wOBA against right-handed hurlers. Hoffman was hit hard in Coors Field in his last outing but sports a sterling 1.33 ERA, 1.72 FIP and 32.9 strikeout percentage through his three road starts. The only downside is that the rookie projects to be a popular play.
CATCHER
Elias Diaz, PIT vs. TB ($2,900): With Francisco Cervelli (concussion) out, Diaz has been receiving regular starts and hitting in the heart of the Pittsburgh order. Diaz is a low-priced flier offering cap relief and modest upside with a .331 wOBA against right-handed hurlers this season. Alex Cobb has surrendered a .344 wOBA and 37.5 hard-hit percentage against righty bats, too.
FIRST BASE
Justin Smoak, TOR vs. BAL ($4,400): With a .300 ISO and .383 wOBA against right-handed hurlers this season, Smoak is a prime candidate to target against Kevin Gausman. Gausman has allowed a .355 wOBA to left-handed hitters this year, and he's also allowed four or more runs in half of his 16 starts.
SECOND BASE
Robinson Cano, SEA vs. PHI ($4,500):Aaron Nola has allowed a .355 wOBA to left-handed hitters this season, so Cano lands in a soft matchup. The veteran second baseman has a long track record of success against right-handed hurlers with a .383 wOBA against them dating back to last season. Hitting in the heart of the Seattle lineup offers a nice fantasy floor, too.
THIRD BASE
Josh Donaldson, TOR vs. BAL ($4,100): This salary doesn't align with Donaldson's upside, and as noted, Kevin Gausman has struggled this year. In fact, Gausman has actually been worse against right-handed hitters allowing a .418 wOBA, and Donaldson owns a .398 mark against righty arms dating back to last season.
SHORTSTOP
Xander Bogaerts, BOS vs. MIN ($5,000): Last season, Bogaerts posted a .378 wOBA against southpaws, so his current .294 mark is unsustainably low. He lands in a decent matchup for statistical correction, too, as Hector Santiago has surrendered a 37.5 hard-hit percentage to right-handed batters dating back to last season. This salary should also keep Bogaerts' ownership in check.
OUTFIELD
Shin-Soo Choo, TEX at CLE ($3,900):Mike Clevinger has surrendered a .355 wOBA to left-handed hitters this season, and Choo enters on a nice roll. The outfielder sports a .376 wOBA against righties this year and has a .384 mark with five homers, 13 RBI and 17 runs through 20 games in June. Considering Choo also leads off against righties, his salary is a bargain.
Christian Yelich, MIA vs. NYM ($3,200): It's been an across-the-board struggle for Yelich this season, and his .324 wOBA against right-handed hurlers doesn't jump off the page. However, his salary is way down, and he did post an impressive .386 mark against righties in 2016. Add a soft matchup against Robert Gsellman (.361 wOBA allowed to lefty bats this year), and Yelich is a potential source of cap relief.
Raimel Tapia, COL at SF ($3,100): With Carlos Gonzalez (shoulder) hurt, Tapia has hit fifth each of the past two games, which puts him in prime territory to reward on this modest cap hit. Matt Cain has surrendered a .375 wOBA to left-handed hitters, and Tapia boasts a serviceable .361 on-base percentage and .327 wOBA against right-handed arms.
