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3 Daily Fantasy Baseball Players to Avoid on 8/6/18
Jose Peraza has enjoyed a bit of a breakout season, but he has the tall task of facing Noah Syndergaard. Who else should you be steering clear of tonight?

Jake Arrieta, SP, Philadelphia Phillies

FanDuel Price: $8,000

Jake Arrieta has been a big part of the Philadelphia Phillies' resurgence this season. He has a 3.32 ERA on the year and has earned nine victories compared to just six losses to date.

However, Arrieta's peripherals aren't particularly good. His 4.36 SIERA would be the highest of his career since 2013, and his 7.2% swinging-strike rate is extremely low, especially in this era of baseball in which a 10.6% rate is average in the National League.

Pitching to contact doesn't sound like a recipe for success against a Arizona Diamondbacks lineup that ranks seventh in baseball with a 38.0% hard-hit rate against right-handed pitching this season. It would be safe to look elsewhere tonight.

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