Rizzo, Papi, Kluber poised for terrific Tuesday

Nationals' Harper, Rockies' Arenado could join trio as top picks of day

August 15th, 2016

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The players listed below are in position to provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Tuesday.
: The left-handed-hitting slugger will be primed to rip a round-tripper when he brings his impressive lifetime .308 ISO against right-handers (.211 vs. lefties) into a matchup at hitter-friendly Camden Yards against Orioles righty (5.17 ERA, 1.60 WHIP in 2016). Also working in Ortiz's favor: Baltimore's venue has proved to be especially homer-happy for lefty sluggers.
: From the heart of a talent-laden Cubs lineup, the first baseman could produce a substantial DraftKings total when he takes his lifetime .874 OPS against right-handers (.780 vs. lefties) into a matchup with righty (4.93 ERA, 1.41 WHIP in 2016) and a Brewers bullpen that lacks reliable options after trading away and in late July.

: The second-year shortstop owns notable lifetime splits, with a .760 OPS against right-handers compared with a .597 mark vs. lefties. As part of a Cubs lineup that ranks third in baseball with 589 runs scored, Russell could excel against the right-handed Anderson (career 4.40 ERA, 1.35 WHIP) and an unsettled Brewers bullpen.
: Hitting .143 since the All-Star break, the reigning National League MVP could have a reduced price tag in DraftKings contests when he brings his impressive lifetime .937 OPS against right-handers (.773 vs. lefties) into a matchup at homer-happy Coors Field against righty (career 5.24 ERA, 1.53 WHIP) and a Rockies relief corps that ranks 28th in the Majors with a 4.85 ERA.
: Hitting .348 with 22 homers and 86 RBIs across 411 at-bats, the second baseman has been one of the most productive players in baseball this season. Murphy could put a ball into the outfield seats or drive in multiple runs when he brings his lifetime .809 OPS against right-handers (.705 vs. lefties) into a matchup with the right-handed Bettis (5.27 ERA, 1.47 WHIP in 2016) at Colorado's offense-inducing venue.

: The rookie outfielder could improve on his solid .298/.356/.471 slash line against right-handers when he bats at his hitter-friendly home park against the inexperienced righty Triggs (37 2/3 innings) and an A's squad that ranks 23rd in the Majors with a .682 defensive efficiency ratio.
: As a big leaguer, the first baseman has posted a .797 OPS against right-handers that exceeds his .671 mark vs. lefties. On Tuesday, Moreland could homer or drive in multiple runs when he faces the rookie righty Triggs.
: The catcher has long fared best vs. right-handers, against whom he has produced a lifetime 111 wRC+ (75 vs. lefties). Vogt could provide production at a premium position when he vacates his pitcher-friendly home park and bats at offense-inducing Globe Life Park in Arlington against righty (career 4.78 ERA, 1.56 WHIP) and a Rangers relief corps that ranks 27th in the Majors with a 4.68 ERA.
: In his career, the third baseman has fared best vs. left-handers (.877 OPS) and at his hitter-friendly home park (.937 OPS). Arenado could have a great game when he hits at home against Nationals southpaw (4.24 ERA, 1.32 WHIP in 2016).
: Much of Cano's impressive career statistics can be traced to his lifetime .891 OPS against right-handers (.775 vs. lefties). From the No. 3 spot in the lineup, the second baseman could produce a substantial DraftKings total when he faces righty (5.84 ERA, 1.53 WHIP in 2016) and an Angels bullpen that will work without injured anchors and .

: With a lifetime 122 wRC+ against right-handers that exceeds his 60 mark vs. lefties, the outfielder will be in great position to thrive against the right-handed Chacin (career 4.02 ERA, 1.36 WHIP). In his career, Chacin has allowed left-handed hitters such as Smith to post a .776 OPS (.673 OPS allowed to righty batters).
: With a lifetime .354 wOBA against right-handers that exceeds his .307 mark vs. lefties, the third baseman could drive in multiple runs when he tangles with the right-handed Chacin and an unsettled Angels bullpen.
: With 15 homers and 52 RBIs across 252 at-bats, the outfielder has been one of the most productive rookies in baseball this season. Kepler could continue his excellent campaign when he brings his lifetime .911 OPS against right-handers (.639 vs. lefties) into a matchup with Braves rookie righty (4.09 ERA, 1.39 WHIP).
: With a 2.05 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP across his past nine starts, the right-hander has been a positive contributor to many recent DraftKings squads. Santana could continue to limit the opposition when he faces a Braves lineup that ranks 29th in baseball in ISO vs. righties (.126) and last in total home runs (79).
: With a 3.31 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP, the rookie righty has enjoyed an impressive debut season. Maeda could compile six-plus effective innings when he tangles with a Phillies lineup that ranks 28th in the Majors with a .696 OPS against righties.

: With a 3.02 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP and a 9.8 K/9 rate since the outset of 2014, the right-hander has the skills to spin a gem when he works at home against a White Sox lineup that ranks 24th in the Majors with a .707 OPS against righties.
All statistics are accurate through the completion of Sunday's games.