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Pitcher
Nathan Eovaldi, NYY at MIN ($7,900): Minnesota has scored the fourth-fewest runs thus far while striking out at a 22.8 percent clip, the eight-highest rate. Eovaldi's recent struggles make him a bit of a risk as he's allowed at least five runs in three straight starts, but the majority of the damage against him has come via the long ball, something the Twins aren't adept at. He's averaging a career-best 8.12 K/9 this year, giving him a little bit of upside in a plus matchup.
Arizona's Archie Bradley's ($6,500) strikeout potential makes him a lower-risk option for the price if you're really feeling lucky.
Catcher
Willson Contreras, CHC vs. PIT ($2,200): With the 8 pm ET start, Contreras is a bit of a gamble as his placement in the lineup likely won't be confirmed early enough to leave you with other options. But his offensive upside (.353 BA, nine homers in 55 games at Triple-A) makes him a worthwhile gamble. Contreras wasn't recalled to watch from the bench, so his debut seems likely.
First Base
Albert Pujols, LAA at OAK ($3,300): The play here is strictly against A's starter Eric Surkamp, who has just been pelted by opposing batters. Surkamp has allowed 26 runs over 29 innings while surrendering six long balls. For his part Pujols has six hits over his last four games, and while they've all been singles, he should be in a place to produce runs. An Angels stack makes plenty of sense.
Second Base
Devon Travis, TOR at BAL ($3,000): Travis is a favorite of mine and while his overall body of work has been disappointing, he's currently riding a six-game hitting streak that's seen him rack up four extra-base knocks among his 10 hits during that span. Travis also owns a double and four RBI in four at-bats against Sunday starter Chris Tillman.
Third Base
Yunel Escobar, LAA at OAK ($2,700): Admittedly, it's hard to get excited about stacking Angels when they are older, seemingly past their prime veterans. In this instance, I recommend forgetting the name and focusing on the opportunity. Escobar is hitting in the leadoff spot in a juicy matchup and has two multi-hit games in his last four outings. His .397 wOBP and .931 OPS against lefties on the year appears to be icing on the cake.
Shortstop
Didi Gregorius, NYY at MIN ($3,500): Gregorius has averaged two hits over the last five games, a span that has seen him hit two of his six home runs this season. He's oddly got better splits as a left-handed hitter against lefties than righties, but an inviting matchup against Ervin Santana waits. Santana has given up at least five runs in each of his last three starts, and in four of his last five.
Outfield
Matt Kemp, SDP vs. WAS ($3,400): Kemp has feasted on lefties this season, owning a .457 wOBP and .385 ISO over 67 plate appearances. That he's 3-of-8 with a home run and four RBI in his career against Sunday starter Gio Gonzalez just adds to the appeal.
Avisail Garcia, CWS at CLE ($2,800): Garcia enters Sunday riding an eight-game hitting streak that has seen his average rise to a season-high .260. He's struck out five times in 13 at-bats against Carlos Carrasco, but Garcia does own a .317 wOBP against righties compared to a .255 wOBP against lefties.
Andrew McCutchen, PIT at CHC ($3,300)
Giancarlo Stanton, MIA vs. COL ($3,300)
Pick one here, or pick both. There's no doubt both top talents are slumping, but their price tag is likely $1,000 lower than what you'd normally expect to pay for either. Stanton appears to be more feast or famine, having not gone deep since returning from injury on June 1. McCutchen meanwhile has five hits, a home run and a stolen base over his last three games. Though neither has a plus matchup, the big upside remains and the price has fallen low enough that the upside we know exists outweighs the current low floor.
