FanDuel Price: $4,600
Not only has Mookie Betts’ recent surge thrust him into the MVP race in the American League, but it has also jacked up his price tag as he’s today’s most expensive hitter. Like Carpenter, Betts is an elite player who benefits from hitting atop one of the game’s best offenses. Boston’s video-game lineup ranks first in wOBA (.362) and slugging percentage (.488).
Betts owns a .371 wOBA with 14 jacks and 9 steals. With power, speed and a great lineup around him, Betts can put up fantasy points in any number of ways. He’s our second-ranked bat for today’s clash with San Francisco Giants’ rookie right-hander Albert Suarez, who is sporting a 4.05 SIERA through 17 big-league innings.