Delino DeShields Jr.

Delino DeShields serving as Cincinnati DH Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Delino DeShields is starting as the designated hitter in Wednesday's game against left-hander Carlos Rodon and the Chicago White Sox.

What It Means:

DeShields is serving as Cincinnati's DH and hitting eighth as they wrap up a two-game interleague set against the White Sox. Joey Votto is on the bench after handling DH duties on Tuesday.

numberFire’s models project DeShields for 9.1 FanDuel points and he has a $2,300 salary on Wednesday’s slate. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Reds have an implied total of 3.2 runs, which is currently third-lowest in the majors on Wednesday. Rodon is registering an xwOBA that ranks in the top 5% of the league this season, with a 35.1 strikeout percentage and a 6.6 walk percentage this season.