Lindor, Turner set to be among Saturday's stars

Indians' Napoli, Nationals' Harper could join pair as top picks to click

July 29th, 2016

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The players listed below are in position to provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Saturday.
: With 22 homers across 355 at-bats, the outfielder has been one of the most powerful players in the American League this season. Napoli could go deep or drive in multiple runs when he brings his lifetime .910 OPS vs. left-handers (.803 vs. righties) into a matchup with A's rookie southpaw (8.40 ERA, 1.93 WHIP in three starts).
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: Hitting .306 with 12 homers, 68 runs and 13 steals across 431 plate appearances, the second-year shortstop has been one of the most productive players at his premium position this season. From the No. 3 spot in a productive Indians lineup, Lindor could excel when he brings his lifetime 134 wRC+ against left-handers (119 vs. righties) into a matchup with the inexperienced lefty Overton (15 career innings).

: Hitting .327 with 15 homers across 165 at-bats since June 7, the third baseman will bring a red-hot bat and a lifetime .822 OPS against right-handers (.699 vs. lefties) into a matchup with rookie righty (one career start) and a D-backs squad that ranks 29th in baseball with a .670 defensive efficiency ratio.
: With nine homers across 360 at-bats this season, the first baseman could have a reduced price tag in DraftKings contests when he brings his lifetime .224 ISO against right-handers (.156 vs. lefties) into a matchup with the inexperienced righty Shipley and a D-backs bullpen that ranks 27th in the Majors with a 4.62 ERA.
: Since the outset of last season, the outfielder has produced a lofty .300/.444/.602 slash line against right-handers. Harper may be worth a major investment in DraftKings contests when he faces the right-handed , who has a 4.41 FIP in 2016.

: With a lifetime .780 OPS against left-handers that exceeds his .665 mark vs. righties, the third baseman could excel against southpaw (5.70 ERA, 1.62 WHIP in 2016) and a Rockies squad that ranks 28th in the Majors with a .673 defensive efficiency ratio. In his career, De La Rosa has allowed right-handed hitters such as Flores to post a .797 OPS (.646 OPS allowed to lefty batters).
: Hitting leadoff, the shortstop may maximize his opportunities to reach base and score runs when he takes his lifetime .736 OPS against left-handers (.660 vs. righties) into a matchup with southpaw (career 5.58 ERA, 1.60 WHIP) and a Padres bullpen that ranks 24th in baseball with a 4.44 ERA.
: With a lifetime 108 wRC+ against left-handers in comparison to a 90 mark vs. righties, the second baseman will be poised to deliver when he meets up with the left-handed Friedrich (5.00 ERA, 1.60 WHIP in 2016) and a Padres squad that ranks 23rd in the Majors with a .681 defensive efficiency ratio.
: With a lifetime .322/.390/.564 slash line against right-handers, the first baseman has proven to be one of the best in baseball during those matchups. Cabrera could go deep or drive in multiple runs when he tangles with Astros righty (4.69 ERA, 1.38 WHIP in 2016).

: Eligible at second base and third base in DraftKings contests, Baez could be a desirable roster addition when he brings his lifetime .379 wOBA against left-handers (.272 vs. righties) into a matchup with Mariners southpaw (5.23 ERA, 1.42 WHIP in 2016). Baez may be one of several to excel out of the Cubs lineup, which leads the Majors with an .811 OPS against lefties.
: The outfielder owns pronounced lifetime splits, with a 117 wRC+ against right-handers in comparison to a 55 mark vs. lefties. Polanco has the plate skills to excel against Brewers righty (5.40 ERA, 1.45 WHIP in 2016) and the speed to swipe a base against , who has allowed more steals than all but one catcher in 2016.
: The catcher has long fared best vs. left-handers, against whom he has a lifetime .767 OPS (.652 vs. righties). Hitting .199 this season, Navarro could be a cost-effective source of production when he faces lefty (4.97 ERA, 1.49 WHIP in 2016) and a Twins squad that ranks last in baseball with a .667 defensive efficiency ratio.
: With a 3.48 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP, the right-hander has been a productive member of many 2016 DraftKings squads. Tomlin could continue his strong season when he works at home against an A's lineup that ranks 26th in the Majors with a .702 OPS against righties.
: With a 4.80 ERA this season, the right-hander could have a reasonable price tag in DraftKings contests when he vacates his hitter-friendly home park and works at offense-suppressing Tropicana Field against a Rays lineup that ranks 25th in baseball with a .702 OPS against righties.

: The right-handed Braves hurler will be in great position to improve on his 2.71 ERA and 0.96 WHIP this season when he works at his offense-suppressing home park against a Phillies lineup that ranks 28th in the Majors with a .689 OPS against righties.
: Arguably the most accomplished pitcher on the Saturday slate, Arrieta could deliver a stellar start when he works at home against a Mariners lineup that will have to play without the designated-hitter position. Also working in Arrieta's favor: The Cubs lead the Majors by a wide margin with a .731 defensive efficiency ratio.
All statistics are accurate through the completion of Thursday's games.