We have no weather concerns on this early slate and two different slate sizes.
DraftKings - 5 games
FanDuel - 3 games
I prefer the DK slate, but both have Coors Field on it. Two TERRIBLE pitchers are going in that game, so we should really focus our attention there.
DK | Position | Top Tier | Mid-Tier | Value-Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | Aaron Nola | Merrill Kelly | Dylan Bundy |
| IF | Trevor Story | Patrick Wisdom | Miguel Cabrera |
| IF | Rhys Hoskins | Ryan McMahon | Jack Mayfield |
| OF | Bryce Harper | Enrique Hernández | Rafael Ortega |
| OF | J.D. Martinez | Hunter Renfroe | Sam Hilliard |
FD | Position | Top Tier | Mid-Tier | Value-Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | Aaron Nola | Merrill Kelly | Joe Ross |
| IF | Ryan McMahon | Willson Contreras | Alec Bohm |
| OF | Bryce Harper | Rafael Ortega | Raimel Tapia |
Player News
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not in the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against the Cardinals.
Guerrero takes a seat for one of the few times this entire season after appearing in 66 consecutive games to open the year. It’ll be Ernie Clement filling in at the cold corner on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. The 26-year-old franchise cornerstone is hitting .275/.380/.421 with eight homers, 29 RBI and one steal. The over-the-fence pop hasn’t quite been there relative to the other elite options at the cold corner, but it’s hard to classify his season as a total disappointment so far. He’s shown in past years that he can heat up at at the drop of a hat and put together an extended offensive surge.
Justin Slaten (shoulder) remains shut down from throwing.
Slaten hit the injured list earlier this month with shoulder inflammation and isn’t progressing as quickly as hoped, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. The 27-year-old’s absence is a hit to Boston’s high-leverage mix and it doesn’t sound like he’s going to return for at least a few weeks considering he hasn’t re-started a throwing program.
Brewers recalled RHP Easton McGee from Triple-A Nashville.
McGee’s return provides Milwaukee with some extra bullpen depth heading into Tuesday’s showdown against Atlanta. The 27-year-old righty has made only one relief appearance this season in the big leagues.
Brewers optioned RHP Grant Anderson to Triple-A Nashville.
Anderson returns to the minors after allowing three runs over 1 1/3 innings on Monday in relief against Atlanta. The 27-year-old middle reliever holds a solid 3.86 ERA across 32 2/3 innings (28 appearances) this season for Milwaukee. He’ll be back soon.
Roman Anthony is in the lineup for Tuesday’s showdown against the Rays.
Currently the youngest position player in the major leagues, Anthony went 0-for-4 with an RBI, and also committed a glaring fielding error, during his big-league debut at Fenway Park on Monday night. The 21-year-old top prospect is back in right field and batting fifth for the second consecutive contest since coming up from Triple-A Worcester.
Jac Caglianone is in right field and batting seventh in Tuesday’s series opener against the Yankees.
Caglianone is coming off an impressive four-hit performance during Sunday’s series finale against the White Sox where he registered three batted events that exceeded 101 mph. It’s an encouraging sign that the 22-year-old top prospect is being given an opportunity to face a tough left-hander with Max Fried taking the ball for New York on Tuesday evening at Kauffman Stadium.