MLB DFS Top Plays for Sunday 4/23/23
Get ready to build your winning lineup because we’ve got the MLB DFS Top Plays for Sunday 4/23/23! Let’s take a look at some of the best individual hitters on today’s slate:
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MLB DFS Top Plays for Sunday 4/23/23
Minnesota Twins’ Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa
First up is Minnesota Twins’ outfielder, Byron Buxton, with a DK Salary of 4900. Buxton has been on fire, slugging .813 in his last 83 plate appearances against left-handers with low strikeout rates like Patrick Corbin of the Washington Nationals, who he faces today. Additionally, pitchers with similar repertoires to Corbin have an ERA of 4.79 against the Twins over the last year. With a DK Rating of 90.86 and a projection of 10.40, Buxton is a top-tier play.
Next on the list is Carlos Correa, shortstop for the Minnesota Twins, with a DK Salary of 4600. Correa is slugging .590 in his last 142 plate appearances against left-handers with low strikeout rates like Corbin over the last 2 seasons. Like Buxton, Correa faces Corbin today, and pitchers with similar repertoires to Corbin have an ERA of 4.79 against the Twins over the last year. With a DK Rating of 95.75 and a projection of 10.00, Correa is a solid choice.
More Bats to Watch Out For on Sunday: Yelich, Hays, and Friedl
Christian Yelich, outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, is another strong play with a DK Salary of 4800. Yelich has an OPS of 1.067 in 15 at-bats over the last 5 days, and current Brewers hitters are batting .272 against bottom-tier right-handed pitchers like Brayan Bello of the Boston Red Sox over the last two years. With a DK Rating of 93.60 and a projection of 9.52, Yelich could be a great addition to your lineup.
Austin Hays, outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles, has a DK Salary of 4100 and is slugging .857 with 2 extra base hits in seven at-bats against Eduardo Rodriguez of the Detroit Tigers. Orioles hitters have a 3-star average matchup against Rodriguez, making Hays a solid choice. He has a DK Rating of 90.46 and a projection of 8.94.
TJ Friedl, outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds, has a DK Salary of 4200 and an OPS of .877 in 60 at-bats against bottom-tier right-handers like Vincent Velasquez of the Pittsburgh Pirates over the last 2 seasons. With a DK Rating of 77.27 and a projection of 8.72, Friedl is a viable option.
Polanco, Miranda, and Heim Provide Value
Jorge Polanco, second baseman for the Minnesota Twins, has a DK Salary of 3700 and is slugging .600 in his last 108 plate appearances against left-handers with low strikeout rates like Corbin over the last 2 seasons. Like Buxton and Correa, Polanco faces Corbin today, and pitchers with similar repertoires to Corbin have an ERA of 4.79 against the Twins over the last year. Polanco has a DK Rating of 94.08 and a projection of 8.66.
Jose Miranda, third baseman for the Minnesota Twins, has a DK Salary of 2600 and is slugging .917 in his last 25 plate appearances against pitchers with a similar repertoire to Corbin over the last 2 seasons. Miranda also faces Corbin today and has a DK Rating of 101.35 and a projection of 8.41, making him a high-value play with a strong chance to exceed expectations.
Finally, Jonah Heim, catcher for the Texas Rangers, has a DK Salary of 3700 and is slugging .757 in his last 37 at-bats. Heim and the Rangers are up against Kyle Muller and the Oakland Athletics today, and pitchers with similar repertoires to Muller have an ERA of 5.70 against the Rangers over the last year. With a DK Rating of 92.45 and a projection of 8.32, Heim is a solid value play and has the potential to deliver big for fantasy managers.
In conclusion, Sunday’s MLB DFS slate offers a variety of strong individual hitters, including Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa, Christian Yelich, Austin Hays, TJ Friedl, Jorge Polanco, Jose Miranda, and Jonah Heim. Each player has their own unique matchup advantages and DK projections, making them valuable additions to any lineup. So, make sure to consider these top plays when constructing your DFS lineups for Sunday’s games.
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