Tampa Bay Rays (Cobb) at Cincinnati Reds (Simon)
Alex Coob has been solid through his first two starts this year, though the five walks in 12 innings pitched are a bit of a concern when pitching at Great American Ballpark. Righties tend to hit Alfredo Simon a bit harder than lefties, so I would look at a couple of the Rays’ non switch-hitters to help round out some lineups today.
Wil Myers (OF) – $6331
Yunel Escobar (SS) – $4313
Simon might make a great value play today. He’s been pretty solid for a few years now (even in a relief role) and looked decent in his first start this season. His price is pretty low given the competition he’ll be facing so I don’t mind him at all. I would probably stay away from most Reds hitters given the pitcher they are facing.
Alfredo Simon (SP) – $12,209
Brandon Phillips (2B) – $4698
