Rays' Mallex Smith starting in right on Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith draws the start in right field Thursday against the New York Yankees.
What It Means:
While spelling Steven Souza in right, Smith will hit leadoff as he opposes righty Sonny Gray from the left side of the plate on Thursday.
With a .321 wOBA from the leadoff spot, Smith is projected for 10.0 FanDuel points at a $2,000 price tag this evening.
Source:
Baseball Press
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