MLB DFS Top Pitchers 5/24/24 Main Slate

Tyler Glasnow (Dodgers) – $10,400 | Projected 7.3 Ks

• • Matchup: Braves at Dodgers
  • Insights:
    • Dominant against right-handers: 33.2% K-rate and a low .099 ISO against.
    • Last six games have seen him rack up a staggering 50 strikeouts over just 38 innings, highlighting his elite swing-and-miss ability.
    • The Braves have solid bats, but Glasnow’s overpowering fastball and slider could dominate.
  • Key Stats: 96.4 mph FF Vel, 32.7% K-rate vs L, 33.2% vs R

Framber Valdez (Astros) – $7,800 | Projected 7.2 Ks

• • Matchup: Mariners at Astros
  • Insights:
    • Strong ground ball pitcher with a 61.4% rate against lefties and efficient control.
    • Boasts a high 31.2% strikeout rate against left-handers, advantageous against Seattle’s lefty hitters.
    • His recent game stats show a robust capacity to limit hits and rack up strikeouts.
  • Key Stats: 23.2% K-rate vs R, 55.0% GB% vs R

Logan Gilbert (Mariners) – $9,300 | Projected 6.0 Ks

• • Matchup: Mariners at Astros
  • Insights:
    • Impressive strikeout capability, especially against lefties (27.7% K-rate).
    • Holds a solid track record with a recent .190 ISO against lefties, ensuring fewer power hits allowed.
    • Facing an Astros lineup that has variability in performance could benefit Gilbert’s high strikeout potential.
  • Key Stats: 27.7% K-rate vs L, .275 wOBA against left-handed hitters

Under-the-Radar Plays:

Andrew Abbott (Reds) – $6,000 | Projected 5.5 Ks

• • Matchup: Orioles at Reds
  • Insights:
    • A cheaper option who has shown excellent potential, especially against left-handers with a 30.4% K-rate.
    • Despite a high ISO against righties, his ability to generate swings and misses could play well against an Orioles lineup with mixed results this season.
    • Good pitcher for a value play or as part of a tournament strategy where saving on salary is crucial.
  • Key Stats: 23.4% K-rate vs R, $6,000 DFS value

Michael Wacha (Royals) – $7,300 | Projected 5.2 Ks

• • Matchup: Rangers at Royals
  • Insights:
    • Wacha has been steady, not stellar, with a solid 20.6% K-rate against righties and maintaining a decent ground ball rate.
    • The Rangers’ lineup has some power but also strikeouts, which could play into Wacha’s strengths if he uses his changeup effectively.
    • As a mid-tier price option, he offers potential without breaking the bank.
  • Key Stats: 23.2% K-rate vs L, .299 wOBA against right-handers

Each of these pitchers brings something unique to the table, whether it’s high strikeout potential or value due to their matchup dynamics and recent performance trends. For DFS players, integrating these insights could be the key to climbing leaderboards in today’s contests.