MLB DFS Preview Sunday 5/26/24

Dodgers @ Reds – 12:10 PM ET

Great American Ball Park

• Pitching Matchup:
  • Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (R)
  • Reds: Brent Suter (L)

Game Analysis:

• Dodgers Overview:
  • Yamamoto boasts impressive strikeout rates against both lefties (28.7%) and righties (26.7%). His ability to limit hard contact, with a low ISO against lefties (.113) and righties (.210), makes him a reliable option on the mound.
  • Key Stats:
    • Dodgers hitters like Mookie Betts (.434 xwOBA vs LHP) and Shohei Ohtani (.395 xwOBA vs LHP) thrive against left-handed pitching.
• Reds Overview:
  • Suter struggles against right-handed hitters (.289 wOBA), which could spell trouble against a power-heavy Dodgers lineup.
  • Reds hitters such as Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer need to step up against a tough pitcher like Yamamoto.

Mariners @ Nationals – 1:35 PM ET

Nationals Park

• Pitching Matchup:
  • Mariners: Bryan Woo (R)
  • Nationals: Patrick Corbin (L)

Game Analysis:

• Mariners Overview:
  • Woo’s dominance against right-handed hitters (.202 wOBA) and a high strikeout rate (31.0%) makes him a solid pick.
  • Mariners hitters like Julio Rodriguez (.340 xwOBA vs LHP) will look to exploit Corbin’s vulnerabilities.
• Nationals Overview:
  • Corbin’s struggles against right-handed hitters (.371 wOBA) could be exposed by a balanced Mariners lineup.
  • Nationals’ offense needs a big performance from CJ Abrams and Joey Meneses to compete.

Braves @ Pirates – 1:35 PM ET

PNC Park

• Pitching Matchup:
  • Braves: Chris Sale (L)
  • Pirates: Martin Perez (L)

Game Analysis:

• Braves Overview:
  • Sale’s impressive strikeout rate against lefties (33.0%) and righties (29.6%) makes him a dominant force on the mound.
  • Key Stats:
    • Braves hitters like Ronald Acuna Jr. (.439 xwOBA vs LHP) and Ozzie Albies (.366 xwOBA vs LHP) should fare well against Perez.
• Pirates Overview:
  • Perez has been inconsistent, with a higher ISO allowed to righties (.175), making him a target for the Braves’ right-handed power.
  • Pirates will rely on Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds to spark their offense.

Brewers @ Red Sox – 1:35 PM ET

Fenway Park

• Pitching Matchup:
  • Brewers: Robert Gasser (L)
  • Red Sox: Tanner Houck (R)

Game Analysis:

• Brewers Overview:
  • Gasser, with limited sample size, shows promise with a high strikeout rate against lefties (30.8%).
  • Brewers hitters like Christian Yelich (.393 xwOBA vs RHP) will be key in attacking Houck.
• Red Sox Overview:
  • Houck’s strong performance against righties (.261 wOBA) will be crucial, but his higher wOBA against lefties (.319) could be a vulnerability.
  • Rafael Devers (.324 xwOBA vs LHP) and Jarren Duran need to lead the offense.