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The players listed below could provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Thursday.
Didi Gregorius: With pronounced career splits that include a .722 OPS against right-handers and a .556 mark vs. lefties, the shortstop could deliver cost-effective production at a premium position when he faces righty Kevin Gausman (career 4.15 ERA, 1.27 WHIP) at hitter-friendly Camden Yards.
David Ortiz: In his illustrious career, Ortiz has produced a .976 OPS against right-handers that exceeds his .813 mark vs. lefties. The slugger could display his power when he faces White Sox right-hander Erik Johnson (career 4.17 ERA, 1.55 WHIP) at hitter-friendly U.S. Cellular Field.
Travis Shaw: Shaw will be in perfect position to improve his lifetime .281/.358/.479 slash line against right-handers when he tangles with the righty Johnson at Chicago’s homer-happy venue. In his career, Johnson has allowed left-handed hitters such as Shaw to post a .973 OPS (.639 OPS allowed to righty batters).
Dioner Navarro: Set to serve as Chicago’s No. 1 backstop while Alex Avila is on the disabled list, Navarro could excel in a matchup at his hitter-friendly home park against Red Sox southpaw Henry Owens (career 4.60 ERA, 1.44 WHIP). In his career, Navarro has logged a .767 OPS against left-handers that exceeds his .657 mark vs. righties.
Todd Frazier: As a big leaguer, the third baseman has registered a .261/.323/.501 slash line against left-handers. From the heart of the White Sox lineup, Frazier could drive in multiple runs when he bats at his hitter-friendly home park against the inexperienced southpaw Owens (72 1/3 career innings).
Buster Posey: With a lifetime .329/.387/.562 slash line against left-handers, Posey has proven to be among the best in baseball during those matchups. The catcher could provide great production at a premium position when he faces Rockies southpaw Chris Rusin (career 4.95 ERA, 1.49 WHIP).
Hunter Pence: With a lifetime .842 OPS against left-handers that exceeds his .801 mark vs. righties, Pence will be primed to excel against the southpaw Rusin …
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