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3 Under-the-Radar MLB FanDuel Plays for 6/22/18

Kenyatta Storin  —  @KenyattaStorin Jun 22nd, 2018
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Nick Markakis, OF, Atlanta Braves

FanDuel Price: $3,300

The Atlanta Braves are mixing things up at the top of their lineup tonight, opting to go with Ender Inciarte in the leadoff spot, followed by Ozzie Albies, Freddie Freeman, and Nick Markakis. That conveniently sets up four left-handed bats in a row against Alex Cobb, who is getting obliterated by lefties to the tune of a .405 expected weighted on-base average (xwOBA).

That could spell plenty of fantasy-rich opportunities for Markakis out of the cleanup spot, and at a very appealing price point. Markakis has been one of 2018's biggest surprises, but it's hard to argue with the .378 xwOBA and 38.2% hard-hit rate he's putting up. He's also the rare breed of hitter who actually keeps his punchouts down these days, displaying a tidy 9.9% strikeout rate.

Markakis may still lack a ton of power, but there's plenty of upside to be found in an Atlanta stack that won't break the bank tonight.

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