MLB DFS Top Pitchers Main Slate 4/23/24

1. Pablo Lopez (Twins) – $9300

• Matchup: vs. White Sox at Target Field
• Key Stats:
  • Season K%: 32.9% vs. RHB; effective at striking out right-handers.
  • Recent Form: Last game: 6 IP, 1 ER, 7 Ks; showing great control and strikeout ability.
• Why He’s a Top Play:
  • Weather and Environment: Cooler weather at Target Field, which generally reduces hitting effectiveness.
  • Opponent’s Struggles: White Sox have shown inconsistencies at the plate, especially against right-hand pitchers.

2. Logan Webb (Giants) – $8800

• Matchup: vs. Mets at Oracle Park
• Key Stats:
  • Ground Ball Rate: 63.4% vs. LHB; excels in inducing ground balls which limits scoring opportunities.
  • Home Park Advantage: Oracle Park is known for being pitcher-friendly, especially during night games.
• Why He’s a Top Play:
  • Control and Efficiency: Exceptional at limiting walks (3.3% BB rate vs. LHB) and managing pitch counts.
  • Mets’ Recent Woes: Struggled recently against pitchers who can command the zone and induce grounders.

3. Kevin Gausman (Blue Jays) – $8500

• Matchup: vs. Royals at Kauffman Stadium
• Key Stats:
  • K%: 32.2% vs. RHB; one of the highest strikeout rates among today’s starters.
  • Stability: Recent starts show high strikeout numbers and low earned runs.
• Why He’s a Top Play:
  • Strikeout Potential: Royals have higher strikeout rates against pitchers with good split-finger fastballs like Gausman’s.
  • Pitch Arsenal: His mix of fastballs and splitters has been particularly effective this season.

Under-the-Radar Plays

1. Dane Dunning (Rangers) – $6600

• Matchup: vs. Mariners at Globe Life Field
• Why Consider Him:
  • Cost-Effective: Provides salary relief with a potential for high returns due to his recent uptick in strikeouts (24.3% K rate last six games).
  • Home Field: Globe Life Field can be pitcher-friendly, aiding Dunning’s groundball style.

2. Erick Fedde (White Sox) – $7500

• Matchup: vs. Twins at Target Field
• Why Consider Him:
  • Improved Control: Recent games show a reduction in walks and solid innings pitched.
  • Matchup Advantage: Twins have been prone to swings and misses, which aligns well with Fedde’s improving strikeout capabilities.

These pitchers provide a blend of high-ceiling potential and strategic advantages for today’s games. When setting your DFS lineups, consider these options for their ability to dominate their opponents and rack up fantasy points through strikeouts, innings pitched, and limited runs allowed.

Always remember to check the final lineups and weather conditions as they can significantly impact game outcomes. Happy DFSing!