Get ready for a thrilling Monday in the world of baseball! With only four games on the schedule, every opportunity counts. In points leagues, the strategy is simple: roster as many players as possible who are in action today. In category leagues, focus on the stats where you need the most improvement. Steals and saves/holds are often key areas to target.
The Seattle Mariners’ road trip to Houston is a prime opportunity to snag some steals. OF Victor Robles has 13 swipes in the last month and is only 7.7% rostered. 2B/3B/SS/OF Dylan Moore has eight steals in the prior month and is just 3.4% rostered. 2B/3B Josh Rojas has four steals over the previous month and is only 1.6% rostered.
The Chicago Cubs’ visit to Philadelphia also offers some promising options. SS Dansby Swanson has collected six bags in the last month, while OF Pete Crow-Armstrong has gathered four pilfers.
In the bullpens, five primary closers are available in over half of all leagues. They include Justin Martinez, Ryan Walker, Porter Hodge, Carlos Estevez, and Chad Green.
Keep an eye on injury updates, including Arizona Diamondbacks C Gabriel Moreno’s MRI results for his left adductor strain. Houston Astros RHP Spencer Arrighetti is dealing with calf cramping, while OF Yordan Alvarez has a knee contusion. Boston Red Sox OF Tyler O’Neill is questionable with a sore back, and closer Kenley Jansen’s season is likely over due to a right shoulder injury.
For tonight’s games, RHP Aaron Nola takes the mound for the Phillies against the Cubs. LHP Eduardo Rodriguez faces RHP Hayden Birdsong in a matchup between the Diamondbacks and Giants. Boston Red Sox RHP Tanner Houck is another streaming option to consider.
Betting tip of the day: Back Ketel Marte to go over 2.5 total hits + runs + RBI (+140) as the Arizona Diamondbacks sport the highest implied runs scored total.
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