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Pitcher
Robbie Ray, AZ vs SD ($23,200) – Ray is at the top of my board for a couple reasons. First, his matchup is the best as the Padres are the worst team in baseball against lefties this season. Second, Ray hasn't surrendered a single run in his past three starts and has amassed 25 strikeouts in that span.
Chris Archer, TB vs CHW ($20,400) -- Archer can be maddening from time to time as he tends to give up a lot of runs on occasion, but as long as he's racking up the strikeouts, it's easier to live with. He's had no problems lately putting up big strikeout numbers, as he's reached double digits in four of his past six games. The White Sox are one of the worst teams in the majors against righties this season and strike out at a high rate, as well.
INFIELD
Eric Sogard, MIL vs SF ($6,400) – Matt Cain enters with a 4.52 ERA, which is actually an improvement from last season, but with that said, he has a tendency to blow up. With the absence of Ryan Braun and Travis Shaw, there aren't many bats that can hurt you in the Brewers lineup, but Sogard has been pesky for most of the season and is capable of putting up big numbers. Sogard also comes at a very affordable price tag.
Jose Ramirez, CLE at COL ($9,300) – Antonio Senzatela takes the hill for the Rockies and he's been good enough that I won't be stacking against him, but poor enough in spots that I'll give some exposure to the Indians. Ramirez looks like one of the better options in the Indians lineup, as his wOBA against righties this season sits at a team-high .390.
Martin Maldonado, LAA at DET ($5,400) – Maldonado's matchup against lefty Daniel Norris looks very good. Norris has struggled for most of the season and that's mainly due to the number of runners he allows. He usually avoids getting blasted, but he's always good for a few runs. Maldonado leads the Angels in wOBA against lefties this season and provides some nice upside given his price.
OUTFIELD
Michael Conforto, NYM at TEX ($9,900) – For much of the season, Jay Bruce and Conforto (.427) have been among the team leaders in wOBA against righties. Dillon Gee has pitched well in relief this season, but he's struggled with lefties throughout his career and Conforto should find a way to get to him.
Charlie Blackmon, COL vs CLE ($10,800) – Mike Clevinger was masterful three starts ago against the Astros, but he's come back down to earth in his last two. That lone start against the Astros is enough to scare me off a Colorado stack, but I'll still pick my spots against him. One of those spots will go to Charlie Blackmon, who has been solid against righties all season, with a .433 wOBA, which is good for 13th in the majors.
Nelson Cruz, SEA vs MIN ($9,600) – Hector Santiago takes the mound for the Twins, and if his two most recent outings are any indication, he's going to give up multiple home runs to the Mariners. Cruz is always the most likely Mariner to hit one out, as he leads the team with 14 home runs this season. He has a .348 wOBA against southpaws this year.
UTILITY
Matt Kemp, ATL vs PHI ($9,600) – Kemp was unable to get to Philly starter Nick Pivetta on Monday, which only makes him more enticing in this spot. I said something similar heading into Monday's matchup and it didn't work out, but anyone that follows this game knows it has a way of evening itself out. Kemp has been solid against righties this season and he gets another vulnerable righty in Aaron Nola, who has surrendered four or more runs in three of his past four starts.
Jordy Mercer, PIT at BAL ($8,000) – Kevin Gausman takes the mound for the Orioles, and although he's been better in his last few starts, he gave up five walks in his last outing. Mercer has been a pleasant surprise for the Pirates this season, and more importantly, over the past couple weeks. Mercer has averaged 11.08 fantasy points per game over his past 12 and has a .353 wOBA against righties this season.
