That trade deadline was hard to follow, with seemingly half of the league on the move. With that said, we didn’t have too many big-name players changing teams, and it doesn’t alter too much from a DFS standpoint. These teams have everything to play for over the final two months, and it should be fun to see how things play out.
With that in mind, let’s dive into this Saturday slate!
That trade deadline was hard to follow, with seemingly half of the league on the move. With that said, we didn’t have too many big-name players changing teams, and it doesn’t alter too much from a DFS standpoint. These teams have everything to play for over the final two months, and it should be fun to see how things play out.
With that in mind, let’s dive into this Saturday slate!
Saturday’s MLB DFS & Player Props Picks
Saturday’s Starting Pitcher Rankings
| PLAYER |
DK SALARY |
FD SALARY |
VALUE |
RISK |
| Bailey Ober (MIN) vs. CWS |
$8,400 |
$10,000 |
Low |
Low |
| Jack Flaherty (LAD) at OAK |
$9,800 |
$10,500 |
Low |
Medium |
| Grant Holmes (ATL) vs. MIA |
$7,700 |
$6,800 |
High |
High |
Bailey Ober (MIN) vs. CWS
Ober started the season with an eight-run nightmare, but he’s been one of the best pitchers in the AL since then. The righty has a 3.17 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 9.5 K/9 rate since that rare shelling, which has been even more ridiculous recently. Ober has a 1.86 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, and 10.4 K/9 rate across his last seven starts. One was against Chicago, with the White Sox ranked last in runs scored, OBP, OPS, wOBA, and xwOBA! That’s why Ober enters this matchup as a -300 favorite!
Jack Flaherty (LAD) at OAK
This will be the first time we see Flaherty in an LA uniform. Dodgers fans will like what they see, with the righty registering a 2.95 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 11.2 K/9 rate. That has him as one of the highest-scoring pitchers in fantasy, and we’re not worried about a matchup with Oakland. The A’s rank 19th in wOBA and 28th in K rate!
Grant Holmes (ATL) vs. MIA
We don’t know much about Holmes, but it’s hard to overlook what he did in his last start. The right-hander allowed just three hits across five one-run innings, striking out eight batters in that magical start against Milwaukee. He should be able to carry over that form against Miami, with the Marlins ranked 29th in almost every offensive statistic. That was before they traded half of their lineup at the deadline!
MLB DFS Picks: Suggested Lineup Stacks
The Mariners have one of the worst offenses in baseball, but we’re willing to stack them against Bailey Falter. The lefty is simply a fill-in arm for Philly, posting a 4.59 ERA and 1.29 WHIP since the start of last season. He’s also got a 5.46 ERA and 1.59 WHIP across his last seven starts!
We don’t mind using stacks against Colorado on every slate. The Rockies rank last in ERA and WHIP, with Gomber hurting those averages with his terrible form. The lefty has allowed at least three runs in nine of his last 10 starts, totaling a 7.15 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in that span.
MLB DFS Picks: Core Studs
- Ramirez will likely finish second in MVP voting behind Aaron Judge, but it shouldn’t belittle what’s been an unbelievable season. The third baseman is up to 28 homers, 90 RBI, and 20 steals. That stat-stuffing has made him a Top 3 player in fantasy over the last five years, and we don’t care who he faces when he gets to bat from his more favorable left side.
- Alvarez got off to a terrible start, but he’s been cruising for months. The slugger has a .425 OBP, .611 SLG, and 1.036 OPS across his last 58 games. What’s even more impressive is that he’s never had an OPS below .870 in any year of his career! A matchup with Zack Littell doesn’t worry us, with the righty posting a 5.16 ERA and 1.46 WHIP across his last four starts.
- Arozarena also got off to a slow start, but something has changed over the last month. The former All-Star has a .408 OBP, .568 SLG, and .976 OPS across his last 37 games. He’s also had nearly 10 homers and 10 steals in that span, posting a .360 OBP and .876 OPS against lefties this year. If we stack Seattle against a southpaw, Arozarena needs to be the first player in your build.
- Machado has been carrying this Padres offense in Fernando Tatis‘s absence, tallying a .308 AVG, .571 SLG, and .921 OPS across his last 33 games. Most importantly, he has the platoon advantage against a weak lefty, with Manny maintaining a .352 OBP and .854 OPS against them throughout his career.
MLB DFS Picks: Value Plays/Punts
- This is risky, but Garver is always a sneaky bet for a home run against a lefty. His splits tell the whole story, sporting a .410 OBP, .502 SLG, and .-912 OPS against them over the last three years. That’s why he typically bats fourth or fifth in these circumstances, and we love how cheap he is because of a season-long slump.
- Neto is another guy we love to use against lefties. The shortstop has a .444 OBP, .567 SLG, and 1.011 OPS with the platoon advantage in his favor. We love that when examining his recent form, amassing a .439 OBP and .959 OPS across his last 18 outings. He’s also had eight steals over his last 25 games and is one of the few players who could provide a combo meal.
- Bogaerts was horrid before landing on the IL, but he’s quietly been one of the best bats in baseball since then. The middle infielder has a .453 AVG and 1.087 OPS in 13 games since being reinstated. That sort of stretch is hard to overlook against a former All-Star, especially since he has the platoon advantage against Gomber. X has a .384 OBP and .871 OPS against lefties since 2021!
- Chourio is one of the top prospects in baseball for a reason, and he’s showing why with his recent play. The outfielder has had a .381 OBP, .566 SLG, and .947 OPS since June 23. That’s a month of dominant production, and it doesn’t even consider that this guy has 20-20 potential. That looks even better against a matchup with DJ Herz, accruing a 5.33 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across his last six starts.
Saturday’s Top 3 Underdog Fantasy and PrizePicks Player Props
Taillon has recorded at least 17 outs in eight of his last nine starts, totaling a 3.25 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in that span. That should be easy to duplicate against a 25th-ranked Cards offense.
Flaherty is one of the league leaders with his 11.7 K/9 rate and shouldn’t have any issues flirting with double-digit Ks against an A’s team that ranks 28th in that statistic.
We love Seattle as a stack, and Haniger should have at least one hit with the platoon advantage in his favor.
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