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PITCHER
Alex Reyes STL vs. CIN ($5,700): I usually struggle deciding which pitcher is the best value on the board on a given day, but Reyes was as easy a call as I've had all season. The rookie has been terrific since joining the rotation -- 2.05 ERA, 25.6% K-rate -- but is still the priced as the third-cheapest pitcher available; which is particularly appealing on a day bereft of value. Granted, Reyes is a bit of a boom-or-bust play, due to the likelihood he won't pitch deep into the game, but his skillset and strikeout upside make it impossible to pass him at his dirt cheap price-tag; especially with St. Louis fighting for a playoff spot, and thus may potentially be more inclined to give the rookie a little more rope than expected.
CATCHER
Sandy Leon, BOS at NYY ($2,900): Leon has cooled off since his hot start, proving he is not, in fact, the second-coming of Pudge Rodriguez. However, despite the drop-off, Leon has continued to excel against left-handed pitching -- .379 batting average, .450 wOBA, .242 ISO in 2016 -- yet is still priced surprisingly reasonably considering his matchup with C.C. Sabathia and the dearth of other quality options weak position.
FIRST BASE
Ryan Howard, PHI at ATL ($2,800): I would have bet anything that I wouldn't recommend old bones Ryan Howard at any point this season; alas, here we are, and luckily I didn't make that bet. Howard isn't a very good hitter anymore, but seems intent on finishing his Phillies career in style, rocking an impressive .404 wOBA and .367 ISO (in a platoon role) since Aug. 1. Furthermore, Howard is still a threat against right-handed pitchers (.275 ISO, 23 of 24 home runs) and faces Josh Collmenter who's yielded a .337 wOBA and .509 slugging percentage to left-handed sticks.
SECOND BASE
Cesar Hernandez, PHI at ATL ($3,100): Two Phillies in the same article? What is the world coming to? But seriously, Collmenter isn't good; and Hernandez has quietly turned in a nice season (.294 batting average, .336 wOBA). Not to mention, the 26-year-old has been swinging his hottest bat of the season -- .326 batting average, .384 wOBA in September -- and is available at a very appealing price point, when compared to the other second baseman on the board.
THIRD BASE
Kyle Seager, SEA vs. OAK ($3,200): This is simply a case of a player being priced too low considering his talent level and matchup. Seager has owned right-handed pitching this season -- .305 batting average, .388 wOBA, .229 ISO -- and faces the eminently hittable Kendall Gravemen (.329 wOBA allowed to left-handed batters).
SHORTSTOP
Stephen Drew, ARI at WAS ($2,600): Outside of the top options, shortstop is a barren wasteland of sadness, with Drew standing out as a beacon of light for us value seekers. I know what you're thinking, "Isn't Stephen Drew out of the league?" Well guess what, he's not; and he's actually been playing well to boot -- .313 batting average, .359 wOBA in September. Drew has done most of his damage against right-handed pitching this season (.375 wOBA, .273 ISO) and faces Joe Ross and his .360 wOBA allowed to left-handed batters.
OUTFIELD
J.D. Martinez, CLE at DET ($3,400): Martinez has been an absolute beast since returning to action on Aug. 3 -- suffered broken elbow on June 17 -- sporting an insane .349 batting average, .420 wOBA, and .238 ISO over that time. Yet for some reason, the 29-year-old remains priced well below where his performance would dictate. Add in a matchup with lefty Ryan Merritt who's making his first career MLB start, and Martinez is a must.
Robbie Grossman, MIN at KC ($2,800): Grossman has been locked in lately -- .340 batting average, .407 wOBA, .191 ISO in September -- and has owned left-handed pitching this season with a .357 batting average, .440 wOBA and .252 ISO. Granted, Danny Duffy is a pretty good left-hander, but he's struggled recently -- .365 wOBA allowed in September -- and hasn't been particularly intimidating against right-handed bats (.320 wOBA allowed). And oh yea, Grossman is super cheap.
Brandon Guyer, CLE at DET ($2,500): Like Grossman, Guyer has been terrible against right-handed pitching, but tremendous against lefties (.333 batting average, .436 wOBA, .220 ISO). He faces Daniel Norris (.341 wOBA allowed to right-handed hitters), has been swinging a hot bat (.427 wOBA in September), and is priced insanely low. Sometimes, it's just that easy.
