Monday brings two more playoff games for us to enjoy. The only downside to just two series being in action is that we don't have a ton of options to consider on Yahoo. With that in mind, here are some players to consider when building your lineups.
Pitcher
This is a tough slate for pitching options. The Braves, Phillies and Dodgers, who have among the best lineups in baseball, are all in action. With that in mind, taking a chance on Bobby Miller ($38) against the Diamondbacks might be the best route to take. He faced them two times during the regular season, allowing a total of four runs over 12 innings. Overall, he had a 3.76 ERA and an even better 3.51 FIP during the regular season. While he didn't rack up a ton of strikeouts, he had a 1.10 WHIP and allowed just 0.9 HR/9.
Top Target
Freddie Freeman ($18) has a history of performing well in the playoffs. In 47 career postseason games, he has a .246 ISO and a .399 wOBA. That makes him a prime target for a matchup against Zac Gallen ($36). Gallen dominated with a 2.32 FIP and a 1.03 WHIP at home this season, but he had a 4.15 FIP and a 1.20 WHIP on the road. Also, 14 of the 22 home runs that he allowed this season came off the bats of left-handed hitters.
Bargain Bat
Facing Zack Wheeler ($44) is no easy task. However, he'll have his hands full with the Braves' loaded lineup. Among the players within their lineup that has a cheaper salary is Michael Harris II ($12). After getting off to a slow start, he rebounded to record a .912 OPS over his final 101 games. While hitting for power, he had just a 16.5 percent strikeout rate during that span.
Stack to Consider
Phillies vs. Max Fried ($45), Braves: Bryce Harper ($20), Trea Turner ($21), Alec Bohm ($11)
A blister on his left index finger resulted in Fried finishing the regular season on the IL. This will mark his first start in about two-and-a-half weeks. While he's not expected to be on any sort of a pitch limit, coming back to face the Phillies is not an ideal matchup. They had a .779 OPS against left-handed pitchers during the regular season. One of their best hitters against southpaws has been Bohm. Right-handed pitchers limited him to a .114 ISO and a .309 wOBA, but he had a .290 ISO and a .384 wOBA against lefties.
