LINEUPS OUTLOOK: Nationals mixing things up, Gallo on the rise and more

With the first fantasy month almost in the rear-view window, forward thinking players keep their eyes on evolving situations so they can extract value, and precious plate appearances which help accumulate counting statistics. At the onset of May, only six teams were scheduled for seven games in the next scoring period, which puts Washington at the center of this week's lineup assessment, since their players will be available across more formats. 

Lineup construction, and projected pitching match-ups, can combine for a perfect storm when a player's in the midst of a power surge. This might be applicable for Joey Gallo in the next scoring period. Pittsburgh provided a template against the Dodgers, run with reckless abandon on the bases....

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