Yahoo DFS Baseball: Monday Picks

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Updated on September 12, 2016 11:12AM EST

PITCHER

Jeff Samardzija, SF vs. SD ($40): The veteran righty has settled in over his past six starts with a 2.45 ERA and 33 strikeouts through 36.2 innings while limiting hitters to a .301 slugging percentage. The Friars also have a league-worst .290 wOBA and 81 wRC+ against right-handed hurlers this season.

Gerrit Cole, PIT at PHI ($39): Returning from the disabled list Monday, Cole carries modest risk given his 7.06 ERA through his four starts prior to the DL stint. However, it's a great matchup (Philadelphia has a .296 wOBA against righties this season), and Cole is cheap. Plus, he has a 22.6 strikeout percentage for his career.

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CATCHER

Jett Bandy, LAA vs. SEA ($7): A low-priced flier, Bandy boasts a .357 wOBA against lefties, and Ariel Miranda checks out as a nice matchup, allowing a .485 slugging percentage and .330 wOBA to right-handed hitters this year.

FIRST BASE

Brandon Belt, SF vs. SD ($14): This is an excellent price point to lock Belt into lineups. He sports a .363 wOBA and 134 wRC+ against right-handed hurlers over the past two seasons, and Paul Clemens has allowed a .513 slugging percentage over his past six starts.

SECOND BASE

Dee Gordon, MIA vs. ATL ($8): 2016 has been a major disappointment for Gordon, and he's in poor form with a .184 on-base percentage in September. Still, Mike Foltynewicz has induced soft contact on just 19.0 percent of batted balls to left-handed hitters over the past two seasons, so look for Gordon to out-produce his basement salary.

THIRD BASE

Evan Longoria, TB at TOR ($15): The veteran has owned lefties during his career and boasts a .372 wOBA against them dating back to 2013. He draws Francisco Liriano on Monday, and the lefty hasn't started since Aug. 26. Liriano has also surrendered a .355 wOBA to right-handed hitters this season.

SHORTSTOP

Xander Bogaerts, BOS vs. BAL ($13): Over the past two seasons, the shortstop has thrived against southpaws with a .380 wOBA and 137 wRC+. Not only is Bogaerts underpriced, he also lands in an excellent matchup with Wade Miley, who has allowed a .363 wOBA to right-handed batters this year.

OUTFIELD

Yasmany Tomas, ARI vs. COL ($16): With a .441 wOBA, 175 wRC+ against lefties and an affordable salary, Tomas is an excellent target. Facing Tyler Anderson doesn't check out as a high-end matchup (.317 wOBA allowed to right-handed hitters this season), but Tomas' production against southpaws trumps it.

Joc Pederson, LAD at NYY ($15): The righty killer has a .385 wOBA and 147 wRC+ against right-handed arms this season, and he presents nice upside at his modest salary. It's just the second start of the season for Bryan Mitchell, too.

Jay Bruce, NYM at WAS ($10): The transition to the Mets has been shaky for Bruce (.253 wOBA), but this salary makes him an attractive flier. He still has a .356 wOBA against right-handed hurlers this year, and Mat Latos has surrendered a .472 slugging percentage and .339 wOBA to left-handed hitters over the past two seasons. Plus, those inclined to roll the dice on narrative street should note the two were teammates for three seasons in Cincinnati.

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