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Walsh’s Wingmen: MLB DFS Player Picks – Monday, May 29th

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PITCHER:

Dylan Bundy (vs NYY) & Jordan Montgomery (@BAL): I have no idea why it’s not on either of the main site’s Early Slate, but if you’re playing the All-Day Slate either guy could be in a good spot. Bundy is facing a Yankees team that has the second-highest strikeout rate over the last 14 days, while Montgomery is a sensible option since the Orioles are terrible against left-handed pitching.

*Early*

Carlos Carrasco (vs OAK): His last two starts have been completely out of character, and the main catalyst for that is 7 walks over the last 9.2 innings of work. Prior to these two starts, Carrasco had only issued 8 free passes in 48.1 innings. Luckily, he’s going up against the A’s, who own the fifth-worst K-rate against right-handed pitching this season/third-worst over the last 14 days. I watched them a lot over the weekend and they showed almost no plate discipline at all against the Yankees. I don’t expect Carrasco to continue this wild streak, but even if he does, the A’s should be able to help him out a bit.

Kyle Hendricks (@SD): I’m not a fan of his cost on either site, but going with a pitcher against the Padres has usually been a profitable endeavor. There’s not a whole lot of upside with Hendricks, but he’s been just below value in six of his last seven starts.

Robert Gsellman (vs MIL): It pains me to put Gsellman on this list, not because he’s a Met, I just don’t think he’s that good of a pitcher. He is going up against a potent Brewers lineup, but I have seen him listed as the top $/PT pitcher on a few projections lists for the entire day! I suppose that has a lot to do with the Brewers high K-rate and them being away from Miller Park. Sometimes when you have no clear-cut favorite, it’s just best to let the numbers do the talking.

Ervin Santana (vs HOU) & Brad Peacock (@MIN): Once again, we’ve got two pitchers from the same game with massive appeal. I like using Santana because we know where we stand early, and it’s not often that you’re in a bad place. Unfortunately, his only two bad starts have at Target Field (today’s venue) and the Astros have been swinging the sticks at a first-class rate lately. Peacock is much cheaper than Santana and absolutely slayed his value number last time out with 8 Ks in 4.1 innings against the Tigers. I’m sure he’ll popular for that reason alone, but he can afford you some heavy artillery at the plate.

*Main*

Julio Teheran (@LAA): He’s fared much better on the road this season with a 2-0 record and 0.71 ERA in 25.1 innings (1-4, 8.40 ERA in 30 innings); it makes total sense, as SunTrust Park has turned out to be a hitter’s paradise. The Angels have been on the receiving end of some good pitching performances lately, and I do believe Teheran is the best $/PT option on this slate…also one that a lot of people won’t see coming, which makes it even better.

Martin Perez (vs TB): He fared well at Fenway Park in his last outing, but got an extra 2 ER tacked on to the final line after the bullpen let him down. Perez has been good for a while now and he’s just getting the notoriety he deserves, so it makes no surprise that his ownership level will be inflated going up against the whiff-happy Rays. Not one Rays right-handed bat is hitting over .300 or has more than 2 HR against left-handed pitching this season.

Marcus Stroman (vs CIN): There aren’t many elite options on this late slate, but Stroman certainly has the best pedigree of them all. I just watched the Reds all weekend as they faced my Phils and that is a scary lineup to face, but Stroman has rarely faltered this season, even against stacked offenses. I’m not ranking him above the others since the Reds will be able to add a DH to their lineup tonight.


CATCHER:

*Early*

Chris Iannetta/Chris Herrmann (@PIT): Not the greatest hitting venue at PNC Park, but both guys are incredibly cheap and have HR upside. Iannetta has clearly been the hotter hitter over the last few games, but the right-field porch at PNC Park suits Herrmann better.

Yan Gomes/Roberto Perez (vs OAK): The A’s are throwing out a gas can in Daniel Mengden (2-9, 6.50 ERA, 1.61 WHIP career numbers) for the first time this season and there should be plenty of Tribe members on the base paths today.

Jett Bandy/Manny Pina (@NYM): Gsellman allows a .354 avg/.979 OPS to right-handed hitters this season. It’ll likely be Bandy behind the plate, and that’s a good thing since he’s swinging the bat well.

Matt Wieters (@SF): 9-for-26, 1 double, 2 HR against Matt Moore – Speaking of terrible hitting venues, that’s exactly where Wieters is today at AT&T Park. He is a very underrated hitter from the right side (7-for-17, 2 HR this season) and not expensive at all. The Nationals are one of the top offenses against left-handed pitching so there could be a few ducks on the pond to make up for unfriendly hitting confines.

*Main*

Jonathan Lucroy (vs TB): Aside from two hitless games in Boston, Lucroy has been racking up the fantasy points over the last 10 games.

Tyler Flowers/Kurt Suzuki (@LAA): Both guys are in good form of late and there’s a chance they could both be in the lineup with the DH in play.


FIRST BASE:

*Early*

Lucas Duda (vs MIL): 3-for-11, 2 doubles, HR against Garza – He’s been one of the hottest hitters in the league going 10-for-23 with 4 doubles, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 4 walks and 6 runs over the last six games.

Jose Abreu (vs BOS): David Price will make his season debut today, but if you haven’t been paying attention to his rehab starts in the minors, things haven’t been going so well. Abreu has been the hottest hitting first baseman in the league over the last week, going 14-for-31 with 3 doubles, 2 HR, 5 RBI and 7 runs over the last seven games.

Carlos Santana/Edwin Encarnacion (vs OAK): I like the Indians to put some runs on the board today, so it’s only natural to have one of their biggest sluggers in mind. Santana has two 3-hit games over the last four, both of which turned into massive fantasy days. Encarnacion has hit safely in 9 of the last 11 games.

Hanley Ramirez (@CHW): He hasn’t gotten it going against left-handed pitching yet this season, but he did have an OPS of .902 against them over the last three seasons. It’s time for numbers to start normalizing again.

*Main*

Matt Adams (@LAA): No, he didn’t fall off a cliff…he just went to San Francisco, where most hitters go to die. Adams was on a roll in back in ATL, but three days at AT&T Park definitely subsided the mojo. I’m ready to hop back on the bandwagon, especially on FanDuel at $2600.

Justin Smoak/Kendrys Morales (vs CIN): Reds pitcher Lisalverto Bonilla has allowed a .313 avg and 4 HR in 53 plate appearances against left-handed hitters this season.


SECOND BASE:

*Early*

Jason Kipnis (vs OAK): As you can tell, I love the Indians today so their leadoff hitter is a good start…pun intended. Kipnis hit for a .308 avg with 2 doubles and 2 HR last week.

Jed Lowrie (@CLE): Carrasco is my favorite pitcher on this slate, but if you don’t feel that way have yourself a free second baseman in the three-hole on FanDuel. Hell, even if you are rolling with Carrasco it’s still a damn good price for Lowrie, who is 9-for-18 with 5 doubles and 4 RBI in his last five games.

Daniel Descalso (@PIT): Not sure if he’ll be in the starting lineup, but he’s always a solid value option. Two of his last three starts have produced 28.7 and 15.5 FDP.

*Main*

Whit Merrifield (vs DET): He’s hitting .364 against left-handed pitching this season and has posted only one zero since May 8th. Sounds good to me!

Cesar Hernandez (@MIA): Marlins pitcher Edinson Volquez is getting clubbed over the head this season and the Phils leadoff hitter has a reasonable $3000 FD price tag.

Dee Gordon (@PHI): He’s posted fantasy points in 12 straight games and always has the stolen base upside.


THIRD BASE:

*Early*

Jose Ramirez (vs OAK): Whenever the Indians are poised for a big day, Ramirez is my favorite guy to use. Last season he was an absolute stud with runners in scoring position but that hasn’t come to fruition yet this time around, although, he does have 17 RBI in 40 plate appearances with runners in scoring position. Ramirez isn’t too expensive on DK ($3700) but on FD ($2600) he’s a lot more appealing.

Jake Lamb (@PIT): He’s had some monster games in the month of May and this matchup against a young unproven pitcher is as good as it gets.

Anthony Rendon (@SF): He’s 9-for-21 with 3 doubles, 4 HR and 9 RBI over the last six games. We all know AT&T Park suppresses a lot of power, but Rendon against left-handed pitching is money in then bank…especially with the way he’s been hitting lately.

*Main*

Luis Valbuena (vs ATL): I’m a big fan of Teheran tonight, but Valbuena is just way too cheap on both sites at $3100 DK/$2300 FD.


SHORTSTOP:

*Early*

Francisco Lindor (vs OAK): Once more…Tribe! Tribe! Tribe!

Jordy Mercer (vs ARZ): 12-for-27 with 3 doubles, 2 HR, 6 RBI over the last seven games.

Chris Owings/Nick Ahmed (@PIT): Both guys are a good bargain and hitting .333 over the last week. Owings is especially appealing if he’s batting near the top of the lineup.

*Main*

Zack Cozart (@TOR): He’s been hot lately with 9 hits (double, HR) over the last six games.

Freddy Galvis (@MIA): 6-for-10, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 HR against Volquez – I’d like this a lot more if he’s batting second.


OUTFIELD:

*Early*

Charlie Blackmon/Carlos Gonzalez (vs SEA): Both guys have been rocking the ball lately and have Coors Field to hit in. Jackpot!

Jay Bruce (vs MIL): 12-for-35, 4 doubles, 3 HR against Garza – He’s hit safely in the last six games, including 3 last night, 2 of which were doubles.

Michael Brantley/Bradley Zimmer (vs OAK): We all know the deal with Brantley, but I’m not sure that people have realized that Zimmer exists yet. He’s nearly min-price on FanDuel and bats near the bottom of the order, so that’s a big reason why. I’ve mentioned the Indians having a merry-go-round on the base paths today and Zimmer could very well get five at-bats today.

Chris Davis (@CHW): He’s always been a lefty-killer and comes at an excellent discount.

David Peralta (@PIT): Should be batting second against a bad pitcher, for one of the best offenses in baseball. Still very affordable.

Kyle Schwarber (@SD): He’s really been struggling lately but does have massive HR upside and this is probably the cheapest on FanDuel ($3100) that we’ll ever see him.

*Main*

Justin Upton/Tyler Collins (@KC): Jason Hammel will be pitching for the Royals tonight and he’s been getting clubbed all season. It looks like JD Martinez could miss tonight’s game after getting pulled early yesterday so look for both guys to move up in the batting order.

Aaron Altherr/Odubel Herrera/Michael Saunders (@MIA): Volquez has been getting crushed all season and hopefully the Phils can take advantage of that.


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