Mookie Betts will continue to hit 2nd and play right field for the Dodgers on Wednesday as they face the Mets and right-hander Luis Severino.
Mookie Betts is the most expensive second baseman on FanDuel today, with a salary of $8500, and he also holds the highest BAKER engine projection at his position. This season, Betts has been the priciest option at his position in 91.1% of his games and inside the top five in salary 100% of the time. When he’s been the most expensive option, he’s averaged 10 fantasy points per game, and when inside the top five, he’s also averaged 10 points per game. Overall, Betts is averaging 12.2 FanDuel fantasy points per game, ranking 8th among second basemen.
Despite going 0/4 in his last game, Betts is hitting .289 this season with 19 homers and 75 RBIs. He’s been better on the road, hitting .305 compared to .273 at home. Against right-handers, he’s batting .280 with 15 home runs. Betts has hit 2nd in 63.7% of his games this season, including his last 86 games in that spot.
