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Shaun Evans' MLB Best Ball picks for RIVAL Fantasy MLB Best Ball contests for Wednesday, 5/29. See who he is liking to target in drafts and why.
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RIVAL Fantasy MLB Best Ball Infielder Plays
Josh Naylor, 1B - Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor has been in a slump but has another favorable matchup versus the Colorado Rockies. Naylor is batting .229 (43-for-188) with eight doubles, 13 homers, 27 runs, 35 RBI, 21 walks, and 34 strikeouts in 51 games. Ty Blach is projected to start for the Rockies and he is 1-2 on the season with a 4.55 ERA through seven starts.
Gleyber Torres, 2B - New York Yankees
Gleyber Torres is coming into Wednesday's game with a four-game hit streak and should be able to continue it. Torres is batting .357 (5-for-14) with one double, one homer, two RBI, one walk, and four strikeouts during those four games. Tyler Anderson has been stellar on the mound for the Los Angeles Angels but will face this Yankees lineup full of power hitters.
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RIVAL Fantasy MLB Best Ball Outfielder Plays
Juan Soto, RF - New York Yankees
To continue off of Gleyber Torres, stacking him with Juan Soto is a must-do move. Soto has yet to cool down for the Yankees this season. He's batting .310 (65-for-210) with 11 doubles, one triple, 14 homers, 39 runs, 44 RBI, 36 walks, and 39 strikeouts in 55 games. Using the RotoBaller tools, Soto is projected near 10 points with 4.7 plate appearances.
Daulton Varsho, LF - Toronto Blue Jays
Daulton Varsho is in a great matchup going up against the Chicago White Sox with Chris Flexen on the mound. Varsho has struggled a decent amount this season. Flexen is 2-4 this season with a 5.69 ERA through 11 games. He has struggled versus left-handed hitters this season, allowing a .265 batting average to lefties with 18 hits, five homers, and only striking out 12 hitters.
RIVAL Fantasy MLB Best Ball Starting Pitcher Plays
Corbin Burnes, SP - Baltimore Orioles
Corbin Burnes will be one of the top targeted pitchers and for good reason. He has been consistent on the mound with a 4-2 record. Burnes has a 2.60 ERA through 11 starts, allowing six homers, 21 runs, 17 walks, and 66 strikeouts. The Boston Red Sox have had some success this season versus right-handed pitchers but have struck out at a good rate, giving Burnes a boost.
Ryne Nelson, SP - Arizona Diamondbacks
Ryne Nelson has not had the prettiest of starts this season but he looked like he gained some confidence with his win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He threw five innings with three walks, five strikeouts, and five hits. He is 3-3 on the season with a 6.03 ERA through eight starts. The Texas Rangers are hitting .244 against right-handed pitchers and this will show if Nelson can continue his confident play.
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