MLB DFS Preview Wednesday 5/22/24 Early Slate

Twins vs. Nationals – 1:05 PM ET, Nationals Park

Pitching Matchup

• Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (R) – $6800 | 11.99 (4.6 Ks)
• Nationals: Jake Irvin (R) – $7400 | 10.55 (5.0 Ks)

Game Matchup Insights

• Twins Lineup vs. RHP:
  • Key Hitters: Edouard Julien, Trevor Larnach, Ryan Jeffers
  • Stats to Note: High strikeout rates (Julien 31.6%, Larnach 29.3%), but strong ISO numbers.
• Nationals Lineup vs. RHP:
  • Key Hitters: CJ Abrams, Eddie Rosario, Joey Meneses
  • Stats to Note: Abrams with .188 ISO, but team generally has lower power metrics.

Key Points:

• Simeon Woods Richardson’s strikeout ability could exploit the Nationals’ lineup.
• Jake Irvin has solid numbers against lefties, which is crucial against the left-heavy Twins lineup.

Mets vs. Guardians – 1:10 PM ET, Progressive Field

Pitching Matchup

• Mets: Jose Quintana (L) – $5300 | 13.2 (4.5 Ks)
• Guardians: Triston McKenzie (R) – $8000 | 13.45 (5.0 Ks)

Game Matchup Insights

• Mets Lineup vs. RHP:
  • Key Hitters: Brandon Nimmo, Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor
  • Stats to Note: High ISO from Alonso (.262) and Nimmo (.222).
• Guardians Lineup vs. LHP:
  • Key Hitters: Jose Ramirez, Josh Naylor
  • Stats to Note: Ramirez’s .224 ISO and Naylor’s .204 ISO stand out.

Key Points:

• McKenzie’s strikeout potential is strong, especially against right-handed heavy Mets lineup.
• Quintana’s control (low BB%) can help limit damage from Guardians’ power hitters.

Angels vs. Astros – 2:10 PM ET, Minute Maid Park

Pitching Matchup

• Angels: Tyler Anderson (L) – $7600 | 10.79 (4.5 Ks)
• Astros: Hunter Brown (R) – $6500 | 12.49 (5.8 Ks)

Game Matchup Insights

• Angels Lineup vs. RHP:
  • Key Hitters: Nolan Schanuel, Luis Rengifo, Taylor Ward
  • Stats to Note: Ward’s .175 ISO and Rengifo’s .165 ISO are critical.
• Astros Lineup vs. LHP:
  • Key Hitters: Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker
  • Stats to Note: Tucker’s .279 ISO and Alvarez’s .202 ISO highlight their power.

Key Points:

• Hunter Brown’s high strikeout rate can capitalize on the Angels’ strikeout tendencies.
• Tyler Anderson needs to navigate through a power-packed Astros lineup.

Tigers vs. Royals – 2:10 PM ET, Kauffman Stadium

Pitching Matchup

• Tigers: Tarik Skubal (L) – $10500 | 20.18 (6.4 Ks)
• Royals: Cole Ragans (L) – $9700 | 17.06 (6.2 Ks)

Game Matchup Insights

• Tigers Lineup vs. LHP:
  • Key Hitters: Matt Vierling, Andy Ibanez, Spencer Torkelson
  • Stats to Note: Torkelson’s .275 ISO is a key metric against left-handed pitching.
• Royals Lineup vs. LHP:
  • Key Hitters: Maikel Garcia, Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino
  • Stats to Note: Witt Jr.’s .227 ISO and Garcia’s .188 ISO provide power.

Key Points:

• Skubal’s dominance against right-handed hitters gives him an edge.
• Ragans needs to keep the Tigers’ power in check to be effective.

Summary

Today’s MLB DFS slate offers intriguing pitching matchups, with several opportunities to exploit strikeout-prone lineups. Key insights include:

• Cash Game Pitchers: Look for consistent performers like Garrett Crochet and Clarke Schmidt.
• GPP Pitchers: High-upside options like Cristian Javier and Charlie Morton.
• Under the Radar: Bryan Woo’s strong numbers against right-handed hitters make him a sneaky play.

Stay tuned for our deep dive into the top hitters and stacks for today’s slate. This preview sets the stage for a well-rounded DFS strategy, leveraging statistical insights to make informed decisions.