FanDuel MLB: Sunday Value Plays

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Updated on August 28, 2016 11:39AM EST

PITCHER

Lucas Giolito, WAS vs. COL ($6,700): With a 2.76 ERA and 35 strikeouts over 29.1 innings at Triple-A, Giolito has settled in and offers nice upside and should be scarcely owned in what will be perceived as a tough matchup. Colorado has a target-worthy .299 wOBA and 83 wRC+ away from Coors Field this season, though. Additionally, Giolito peaking for a playoff push aligns with his and the organization's 2016 goals.

Carlos Rodon, CHW vs. PHI ($8,200): The sophomore lefty has found a groove over his last four starts with a 1.46 ERA and 20 strikeouts over 24.2 innings. He grabs an above-average matchup against Seattle, as the Mariners have a 20th-ranked .317 wOBA against southpaws with a 21.5 strikeout percentage.

CATCHER

James McCann, DET vs. LAA ($2,800): The backstop boasts a .366 wOBA and 130 wRC+ against southpaws this season, while opposing starter Tyler Skaggs has allowed 19 runs over 17.2 innings and a .435 wOBA this month.

FIRST BASE

Anthony Rizzo, CHC at LAD ($3,800): This is a nice price to aim high with Rizzo, who boasts a .415 wOBA and 161 wRC+ against right-handed hurlers this season and grabs a great matchup, as Brock Stewart is making just his third career start. With just a single home run in his last 33 games, Rizzo is primed for a rebound showing Sunday.

SECOND BASE

Ian Kinsler, DET vs. LAA ($3,800): Another prime spot to target the plus-matchup against Skaggs, Kinsler has a .372 wOBA and 134 wRC+ against left-handed arms this season.

THIRD BASE

Danny Valencia, OAK at STL ($3,100): The veteran has established himself as a high-end hitter against lefties over the past three seasons with a .376 wOBA and 141 wRC+. He's been even better this year (.411 and 165, respectively), too. Additionally, Jaime Garcia has surrendered 11 runs over nine innings through his past two outings.

SHORTSTOP

Marcus Semien, OAK at STL ($3,200): With a .389 wOBA and 150 wRC+ against lefties this season, Semien is a screaming value. It's a prime matchup given Jaime Garcia's noted struggles of late, and Semien's .273 batting average in August is the highest of any month this season.

OUTFIELD

Nomar Mazara, TEX vs. CLE ($2,900): Leading off the past three games, Mazara will have first crack at the reeling Danny Salazar. Salazar has hit the wall with a 9.31 ERA over his past seven starts, and Mazara owns a .354 wOBA and 118 wRC+ against righty arms this year. Plus, Mazara boasts an accommodating salary.

Jackie Bradley Jr. BOS vs. KC ($3,200):Yordano Ventura has turned his season around with a 2.65 ERA in the second half, but Boston also boasts the best offense in the league. Bradley checks out with a .383 wOBA and 138 wRC+ against right-handed pitchers for the season.

Jason Heyward, CHC at LAD ($3,100): 6-for-19 with four extra-base hits since his benching last weekend, Heyward is a viable low-priced flier. Brock Stewart has allowed 14 runs over nine innings through his first two career starts, and Heyward hits in the middle of the Chicago lineup.

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