Wil Myers (OF-SD): Remember me, he said sardonically to a baseball world focused on the hype surrounding Kris Bryant. The he, in this case, is none other than Wil Myers, a forgotten former top prospect who hit a game-winning 3-run homer as part of a 3-for-4 afternoon to spoil Bryant's debut (which Bryant himself contributed to with a 0 for 4, 3 K night). Myers is off to a fast start to his 2015. Hitting primarily out of the leadoff spot, Myers is 15 for 46 with 1 HR and 2 SB's, although he has yet to draw a walk. The good news is that he isn't chasing (his chase rate below 27%), and he isn't whiffing (swinging strike rate below 8%), and he has demonstrated a solid EYE throughout his professional career. Buy.
A.J. Pollock (OF-ARI): A.J. Pollock filled up the stat sheet last night, going 4 for 5 with 2 runs, 1 RBI, 1 BB, and 1 SB as the DBacks pummeled Jake Peavy and the Giants. Pollock is quite the artist, one on the verge of establishing himself as an elite fantasy option. You have to love the 5:5 BB:K ratio, the 23% chase rate, and 83% contact rate; the man is picking up where he left off before 2014's big injury. Don't let the .364 BABIP scare you, as he has the batted ball profile and speed to sustain a well above league average mark, enough to support a .290-.300 AVG.
Joey Votto (1B-CIN): He's baaaack! Joey Votto hit his 4th homer of the season, a solo shot and the only blemish on Michael Wacha's scorecard. He has posted a .378/.489/.811 line with 8 walks and 6 strikeouts through 10 games and looks to be healthy for the first time in two years. While 20 homers seems likely, expecting anything more is dangerous, as Votto has only averaged 392.3 feet per homer with an average Speed Off Bat of 101.6, both marks well under league norms.
Brandon Belt (1B-SF): Even though he's off to a slow start, look for BB to get it going today at home against Rubby De La Rosa. Belt carries a .353 wOBA against righties at home for his career, while De La Rosa has allowed a .358 mark against lefties for his career. Yes, Belt is now 2 for 27 on the season, but look for that to change this evening. With that wind expected to push the ball to straight away center, Belt's first homer may come tonight.
FanDuel Price: $3100
Mat Latos (SP-MIA): Latos has been turrrrible, allowing a 44% linedrive rate and 9 earned runs in 4 and 2/3 innings in his first two starts. However, his velocity is up from last season, and there is no reason his chase rate is below 20% other than lack of familiarity with the Marlins' catchers. With the Marlins looking to stabilize things with J.T. Realmuto, look for Latos to settle in soon. Facing the middle-of-the-road Mets lineup and a wind that is likely to swirl in from left field at over 15 MPH at CITI Field, Latos makes for an intriguing contrarian play.
FanDuel Price: $7600
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