MLB DFS Top Plays for April 8 Early Slate

In this article we’re going to dig into the MLB DFS Top Plays for Saturday April 8 early slate. We’ve analyzed all the available data, including each player’s performance against their respective pitcher matchups, DK projections, and DK salaries. Here are our top two picks for high-priced hitters, mid-priced hitters, and low-priced value hitters.

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High-Priced Hitters:

Randy Arozarena, TB – OF – $5,900 DK Salary vs. OAK

Randy Arozarena is a name that is sure to be on the radar for many MLB DFS players today. Arozarena will be facing off against Shintaro Fujinami, a right-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. Arozarena has been off to a hot start this season with a wOBA of .322 and an ISO of .167. He also boasts a DK Proj Tier of A and a DK H Value of 0.92. Arozarena could be a key player to have in your lineup tonight.

Trea Turner, PHI – SS – $5,700 DK Salary vs. CIN

Trea Turner is another player who could be a great addition to your MLB DFS lineup tonight. Turner will be facing off against Nick Lodolo, a left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Turner has been performing well this season with a wOBA of .360 and an ISO of .210. He also has a DK Proj Tier of A and a DK H Value of 0.94. With his solid performance so far this season, Turner could be a valuable addition to your lineup.

Mid-Priced Hitters:

Salvador Perez, KC – C – $4,800 DK Salary @ SF

Salvador Perez is a player who could be a solid addition to your MLB DFS lineup tonight. Perez will be facing off against Sean Manaea, a left-handed pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. Perez has been playing well this season with a wOBA of .353

J.T. Realmuto, PHI – C – $4,900 DK Salary vs. CIN

J.T. Realmuto is a player who could be a solid addition to your MLB DFS lineup tonight. Realmuto will be facing off against Nick Lodolo, a left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Realmuto has been playing well this season with a wOBA of .347 and an ISO of .183. He also boasts a DK Proj Tier of A and a DK H Value of 0.89. With his solid performance so far this season, Realmuto could be a valuable addition to your lineup.

Mid-Priced Hitters:

Wander Franco, TB – SS – $5,400 DK Salary vs. OAK

Wander Franco is a player who could be a great addition to your MLB DFS lineup tonight. Franco will be facing off against Shintaro Fujinami, a right-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. Franco has been performing well this season with a wOBA of .319 and an ISO of .135. He also has a DK Proj Tier of A and a DK H Value of 0.80. With his solid performance so far this season, Franco could be a valuable addition to your lineup.