Mike Foltynewicz(SP-ATL): Folty won after allowing one run on four hits (one homer) and three walks with nine strikeouts over five innings vs. the Brewers. The right-hander continues to show flashes of dominance, but overall, the indicators suggest a limited upside. Specifically, his 8 percent swinging-strike rate and 28 percent chase rate are well below league average. His plus control and above-average command continue to make him serviceable as a back-end option in standard leagues, but he's still susceptible to inconsistent umpiring and batted ball luck, especially against left-handers.
Wilmer Flores(INF-NYM): Flores went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBIs against the Giants. Our own Michael Waldo has referred to Flores as Chris Carpenter light, and I'm buying. With regular at-bats finally his for the taking, Flores is thriving, posting a 34 percent hard contact rate with elite plate discipline metrics across the board. Known as a lefty crusher, Flores is hitting righties equally as well in 2017, and with at-bats in the middle of the lineup secured, he should continue to rack up the counting stats too. Buy in all formats.
Brian Goodwin(OF-WAS): Goodwin went 3-for-4 with two solo homers and two walks vs. the Reds. With the injuries to Eaton and Werth, Goodwin has seized consistent at-bats, only giving way in certain matchups (mostly tough left-handers) to Ryan Raburn. While the left-hander produced mixed results and garnered mixed reviews from scouts on his way through the high minors, he did post a 14/15/.280 season at Triple-A last year. While his batted ball profile indicates that his BABIP will likely remain in the .280-.290 area, Goodwin's above-average plate discipline and speed should enable him to weather slumps and maintain playing time. He's a valuable asset in all five-outfielder leagues.
Maikel Franco(3B-PHI): Franco ($3000 on FanDuel) is starting to heat up, and with a reasonable price tag today makes for a great tournament target against Robbie Ray in Arizona. Franco has posted a .306 wOBA with a .8 EYE and a 39 percent hard-hit rate against left-handers. Despite showing significant H/A splits, Ray has been better lately in the desert, which could make the Franco play a nice contrarian, low-ownership option. Ray has allowed all 10 of his homers to right-handers with seven of those at home (with a .359 wOBA and 42 percent hard-hit rate allowed). Dare I say we have double-dong potential here?
Scott Schebler(OF-CIN): Schebler ($3400 on FanDuel) is set for a prime matchup today against Joe Ross in Washington. Ross has struggled against left-handers to the tune of a .409 wOBA and 36 percent hard-hit rate allowed. Schebler has posted a .359 wOBA vs. right-handers and has hit 15 homers against them with a 39 percent hard-contact rate. Oddly enough Schebler has performed better on the road, so the park-shift, which may scare off prospective owners, shouldn't hurt him as much. Ross has relied primarily on this fastball and slider, and when his two-seamer isn't used effectively away to left-handers, he gets in trouble. Schebler could take advantage if Ross isn't on his game.
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