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MLB DFS Top Plays for Wednesday 5/3/23

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Welcome to our MLB DFS Top Plays for Wednesday 5/3/23 article. In this piece, we will provide you with a comprehensive analysis of the best individual hitters to consider for today’s MLB DFS slate. With eight games on the schedule, there are plenty of exciting matchups and potential fantasy standouts to explore.

MLB DFS Top Plays for Wednesday 5/3/23

The MLB DFS slate for Wednesday 5/3/23 presents an array of intriguing matchups and standout individual hitters to consider for your DFS lineups. Let’s dive into the top hitters for today’s MLB DFS slate:

William Contreras (MIL, C) – DK Salary: $4800

Contreras has displayed impressive power against soft-throwing left-handed pitchers like Kyle Freeland, slugging .681 in his last 78 plate appearances over the past two seasons. Moreover, the Brewers hitters have a favorable four-star matchup against Freeland, further bolstering Contreras’ potential for a productive outing

Randal Grichuk (COL, OF) – DK Salary: $3900

Grichuk has excelled against left-handers with high flyball rates like Eric Lauer, slugging .487 in his last 123 plate appearances over the previous two seasons. Additionally, pitchers with similar repertoires to Lauer have struggled against the Rockies over the past year, enhancing Grichuk’s fantasy appeal

Teoscar Hernandez (SEA, OF) – DK Salary: $4000

Hernandez has thrived against left-handers who heavily rely on the slider, posting a slugging percentage of 1.000 in his last 49 plate appearances over the past two seasons. Pitchers with similar repertoires to JP Sears have struggled against the Mariners, making Hernandez an enticing option for Wednesday’s games

Tyrone Taylor (MIL, OF) – DK Salary: $2400

Taylor has demonstrated notable power against soft-throwing left-handed pitchers like Kyle Freeland, slugging .461 in his last 93 plate appearances over the past two seasons. With the Brewers hitters boasting a four-star average matchup against Freeland, Taylor has the potential to deliver excellent value at his salary level

Vinnie Pasquantino (KC, 1B) – DK Salary: $3800

Pasquantino has found success against right-handers with high groundball rates like Kyle Gibson, batting .356 (21-for-59) over the previous two seasons. While current Royals hitters have struggled against soft-throwing right-handed pitchers like Gibson, Pasquantino’s past performance suggests he could provide a solid contribution to your DFS lineup

Eloy Jimenez (CWS, OF) – DK Salary: $3100

Louie Varland has struggled against right-handed batters with power, allowing a slugging percentage of 1.400 over the past two years. Jimenez possesses the hitting prowess to take advantage of this matchup and has the potential to generate significant fantasy points for your lineup

Luke Voit (MIL, 1B) – DK Salary: $3600

While the matchup data is limited, Voit’s matchup against Kyle Freeland favors him. Additionally, the Brewers hitters have a favorable four-star average matchup against Freeland, further enhancing Voit’s fantasy outlook for Wednesday’s games

Josh Naylor (CLE, 1B) – DK Salary: $3900

Naylor has showcased his power against right-handers who heavily rely on the cutter, slugging .650 in his last 22 plate appearances over the past two seasons. Pitchers with similar repertoires to Clarke Schmidt have struggled against the Guardians over the past year, positioning Naylor as an intriguing option for Wednesday’s DFS slate

Mike Brosseau (MIL, 3B) – DK Salary: $3500

Brosseau has demonstrated his ability to perform well on the road, slugging .481 in 161 at-bats over the past year. With the Brewers hitters enjoying a favorable four-star average matchup against Kyle Freeland, Brosseau has the potential to make an impact in Wednesday’s games

Jurickson Profar (COL, OF) – DK Salary: $3800

While the matchup data is limited, Profar’s matchup favors him. Pitchers with similar repertoires to Eric Lauer have struggled against the Rockies over the past year, adding to Profar’s appeal as a DFS option for Wednesday’s slate

Alejandro Kirk (TOR, C) – DK Salary: $3300

Kirk enters Wednesday’s games with favorable matchup ratings in multiple categories. The Blue Jays hitters also have a strong 4.5-star average matchup against Nick Pivetta, further enhancing Kirk’s potential to contribute to your DFS lineup

Andrew Benintendi (CWS, OF) – DK Salary: $3400

Benintendi has had success against right-handers who rely heavily on the slider, batting .343 (49-for-143) against them over the past two seasons. He has the opportunity to capitalize on this matchup against Louie Varland and provide value for your DFS lineup

Max Kepler (MIN, OF) – DK Salary: $3800

Kepler has been productive in his recent at-bats, posting an OPS of 1.192 in his last 13 at-bats over the past five days. However, it’s worth noting that current Twins hitters have struggled against top-tier right-handed pitchers like Dylan Cease, striking out 27.8% of the time. Despite the challenging matchup, Kepler has the potential to deliver value in Wednesday’s games

Brandon Belt (TOR, 1B) – DK Salary: $2500

Nick Pivetta has struggled against left-handed batters with high isolated power (ISO), allowing a slugging percentage of .481 against them over the past two years. The Blue Jays hitters have a strong 4.5-star average matchup against Pivetta, making Belt an intriguing option for Wednesday’s DFS slate

These are the top individual hitters to consider for Wednesday’s MLB DFS slate. Each player has a combination of favorable matchups, recent performance, and potential to deliver value to your lineup. As you construct your DFS lineup, make sure to take into account recent news, lineup changes, and any other factors that may impact player performance. Good luck with your MLB DFS lineup for Wednesday 5/3/23!

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