FanDuel Price: $8,500
Gio Gonzalez's 4.73 ERA is his worst mark since 2009, but Gonzalez's peripherals tell a different story. He's performing at a very comparable level to what he's done over the past three years.
| Season | Innings | SIERA | K% | BB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 195 2/3 | 3.68 | 23.40% | 9.30% |
| 2014 | 158 2/3 | 3.43 | 24.80% | 8.60% |
| 2015 | 175 2/3 | 3.77 | 22.30% | 9.10% |
| 2016 | 85 2/3 | 3.84 | 23.30% | 7.40% |
In fact, his 7.4% walk rate is a career-best clip.
Gonzalez is doubly attractive today because of his matchup and his price tag.
A lefty, Gonzalez is our top-ranked arm with a projected point total of 36.84 points for his home matchup with the Cincinnati Reds. He's just the day's 10th-most expensive hurler, though. Cincinnati has struggled against southpaws this year, ranking 25th in wOBA (.305), and the Reds own a meager .294 wOBA away from home.