This article is part of our DraftKings MLB series.
PITCHER
Jacob deGrom, NYM vs. ATL ($10,600): Through his first three seasons, the righty has posted a 25.6 strikeout percentage and a dominant 2.89 FIP. With a career-high .312 BABIP in 2016, there could also be some correction ahead for de Grom this season. While the Braves lineup should be better than last year's version, this is still a soft matchup, and expecting significant improvements to Atlanta's .308 wOBA against righties is ill-advised.
Tanner Roark, WAS vs. MIA ($8,200): While last season's 20.1 strikeout percentage doesn't deserve much fanfare, Roark's swinging-strike rate climbed to a career-high 8.9 mark. Additionally, his 23.1 soft-hit rate ranked third among all qualified pitchers. Roark's smoke-and-mirrors act can keep the Miami offense in check and provide value on his manageable salary.
CATCHER
Yasmani Grandal, LAD vs. SD ($3,600): While the two bombs on opening day were great, Grandal's .268 ISO and .351 wOBA against right-handed hurlers last year highlight a solid floor for the backstop. It should prove to be a soft matchup with Trevor Cahill making just his fifth start dating back to the beginning of the 2015 campaign.
FIRST BASE
Eric Thames, MIL vs. COL ($3,900): It's too early to judge Thames' transition back to the majors, but he batted second on Opening Day and is priced low enough to take some speculative stabs at his upside. Tyler Chatwood projects as a neutral matchup (.328 wOBA allowed to left-handed hitters the past two seasons), and Thames also has the potential to swipe a bag.
SECOND BASE
Robinson Cano, SEA at HOU ($4,400): The veteran second baseman posted a .955 OPS, .272 ISO and .396 wOBA against right-handed arms last year, so this is a great spot for Cano against Charlie Morton. The righty was held to just four starts last year and allowed a .384 wOBA to left-handed hitters in 2015.
THIRD BASE
Nolan Arenado, COL at MIL ($5,000): With a .304 ISO and .392 wOBA against right-handed hurlers the past two seasons, Arenado doesn't need the traditional handedness advantage to do damage. He lands in a solid matchup, too. Wily Peralta allowed a .357 wOBA and 33.8 hard-hit percentage to right-handed bats last year, after all.
SHORTSTOP
Brad Miller, TAM vs. NYY ($3,600): Left-handed hitters squared up Michael Pineda for a .343 wOBA and 35.9 hard-hit percentage last year, and Miller launched 27 home runs with a .342 wOBA and 36.1 hard-hit mark against righties in 2016. This salary has profit potential, and Miller could be underappreciated.
OUTFIELD
Bryce Harper, WAS vs. MIA ($5,000): There have been peaks and valleys for Harper, but his upside is second to none, and he's posted a .397 wOBA against right-handed hurlers over the past three years. This salary isn't prohibitive enough to not take a long look at No. 34. Just note that Dan Strailey limited left-handed hitters to a measly .290 wOBA, but that might also keep Harper's ownership in check.
Gerardo Parra, COL at MIL ($4,000): Not only does Wily Peralta struggle against right-handed hitters, he also allowed a .374 wOBA to lefties in 2016. Parra is coming off a forgettable -- and injury-plagued -- campaign, but he posted a solid .345 wOBA against right-handed pitchers in 2015 with a power-speed profile. The salary is workable, too.
Joc Pederson, LAD vs. SD ($3,700): The 24-year-old outfielder posted a sterling stat line (.918 OPS, .386 wOBA 24 home runs through 399 plate appearances) against right-handed pitchers, and lands in the previously mentioned cushy matchup. The Dodgers boast a deep lineup, which helps mitigate his lower placement in the order.
