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Have a great start to the week on Monday in MLB daily fantasy? Time to get right back at it. Things didn’t go so well to kick off this series? Nothing heals those wounds like winning the next day with a brand-new lineup.

Regardless of the current situation, Tuesday night provides plenty of opportunities to come away with a victory. Before the first pitch is thrown, take a look at these strategic picks to create a perfect lineup and take down any opponent.

Pitcher: Johnny Cueto, Cincinnati Reds ($10,400)

This season, Johnny Cueto has already been sensational every time he’s taken the mound. One of his best starts came against the Milwaukee Brewers on the road. On Tuesday, he takes on the same club in the friendly confines of the Great American Ball Park.

With the Brewers falling further and further into the National League Central cellar, Cueto will be dominant again. Even at such a high asking price, missing out on Cueto will be the difference between pulling out a win and coming up just short.

First Baseman: Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees ($4,500)

Monday was not a good showing for Mark Teixeira, but he’ll rebound on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Playing at home against a right-handed pitcher, Teixeira will be driving into the short porch of Yankee Stadium looking for his ninth home run of the season.

His opponent on the mound will be Jake Odorizzi, who’s had a phenomenal season thus far. However, he’s given up two extra-base hits—a triple and a homer—to Teixeira in seven plate appearances. Already ripping six of his four-baggers against right-handers, look for a big night from the Yankees first baseman.

Second Baseman: Jose Altuve, Houston Astros ($4,200)

Knock on Jose Altuve all you want for being the shortest player in the MLB, but the man can rake. The Houston Astros second baseman is guiding the way for the upstart ‘Stros and having another stellar season at the plate.

Eno Sarris of Fox Sports recently chronicled how a simple leg kick for Altuve has improved his approach at the plate. As his contact rate continues to climb, owners need to target the second baseman for consistent production.

Even against Tyson Ross, Altuve will keep producing and build off his five straight multihit games. He’s just that good.

Third Baseman: Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs ($4,600)

Everyone expected Kris Bryant to be sensational at the MLB level. It just wasn’t supposed to look this easy.

Bryant has crushed his way to a .351 average with nine RBI and a remarkable .931 OPS. Surprisingly enough, he hasn’t hit a single home run since his call-up, but he hit enough in spring training to let fantasy owners know they’re eventually coming.

Facing a left-handed pitcher in Jeff Locke on Tuesday night, Bryant gets a somewhat favorable matchup. Still at a reasonable price for a third baseman, Bryant will outperform his salary against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Outfielder: Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins ($5,300)

After getting off to a slow start by his own standards, Giancarlo Stanton has heated up over the last 10 games. Over that span, his OBP is up to .400, and he hit all five of his home runs on the season. Oh, and he also hit a mammoth triple that would have been a home run in nearly every other MLB ballpark.

Even with a matchup against a right-handed pitcher in Rafael Montero, Stanton should put up huge numbers on Tuesday. After all, each of his homers so far have come against righties, and Montero is just being called up for a cameo appearance in the rotation, per Mike Puma of the New York Post.

He’ll get a sample of just what Stanton brings to the plate on Tuesday night. For fantasy owners who start the mashing Marlin, inching closer toward a win seems predetermined.

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