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With several dynamite hurlers on the bump tonight, Matt Shoemaker may go overlooked. What other players profile as quality contrarian options?

Matt Shoemaker, P, Los Angeles Angels

FanDuel Price: $8,100

Why He Will Go Overlooked:

Matt Shoemaker continues to go overlooked as he sports a record of 6-13 on the year with an ERA of 4.22. While the ERA isn't terrible, the record will scare off som. In addition, Shoemaker has struggled as of late, and the Seattle Mariners are hot.

Why You Should Use Him:

Outside of a poor first month of the year, where he struck out 15.5% of hitters, Shoemaker has seen his strikeout rate rise dramatically as the season has progressed. His strikeout rate is up to 21.5%, and his walk rate is a pencil-thin 4.6%.

Shoemaker has been an absolute beast at home, which is where tonight's game takes place. When he's pitching at Angel Stadium, Shoemaker's strikeout rate jumps to 27.8% while he has limited hitters to a .282 wOBA.

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