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- Updated: May 8, 2016
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The players listed below could provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Sunday.
Adrian Gonzalez: With notable career splits that include an .899 OPS against right-handers and a .772 mark vs. lefties, the first baseman could display his power when he bats at hitter-friendly Rogers Centre against fly-ball-prone righty Marco Estrada (career 1.3 HR/9 rate).
Ian Kinsler: Hitting out of the leadoff spot, Kinsler should have plenty of chances to reach base and score runs when he brings his lifetime .881 OPS against left-handers (.760 vs. righties) into a matchup with southpaw Martin Perez (career 4.15 ERA, 1.40 WHIP). The second baseman may also thrive late in the game against a Rangers relief corps that ranks 28th in the Majors with a 4.77 ERA.
Jose Iglesias: With notable career splits that include a .781 OPS against left-handers as opposed to a .648 mark vs. righties, the shortstop could provide cost-effective production at a premium position when he tangles with the lefty Perez. In his career, Perez has allowed right-handed batters such as Iglesias to post a .767 OPS (.658 OPS allowed to lefty hitters).
J.D. Martinez: With 64 homers since the outset of 2014, the outfielder ranks among the most powerful sluggers in the American League. As a right-handed hitter with a lifetime .859 OPS against southpaws (.771 vs. righties), Martinez could rip a round-tripper or drive in multiple runs vs. the left-handed Perez (4.73 FIP, 1.37 WHIP in 2016).
Jay Bruce: The outfielder has long fared best vs. right-handers, against whom he has logged a lifetime .810 OPS (.713 vs. lefties). Bruce could display his power when he bats at his hitter-friendly home park against 31-year-old righty Junior Guerra, who will be making his second career start. He could also thrive late in the game against a Brewers bullpen that ranks 26th in the Majors with a 4.75 ERA.
Joey Votto: The first baseman has used a patient, powerful approach to register an impressive lifetime .315/.433/.545 slash line against right-handers. From his premium lineup spot, Votto could reach base often or flash his power when he bats at his hitter-friendly home park against Guerra and an inconsistent Brewers …
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