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MLB DFS Top Stacks for Monday 5/8/23

Chris Galligan 05/08/2023

Welcome to today’s MLB DFS Top Stacks for Monday, May 8th, 2023 article. In this article, we will be discussing the top stacks for DFS purposes in today’s slate of MLB games. Whether you’re playing in cash games or tournaments, stacking can be an effective strategy to increase your chances of winning big in daily fantasy sports. So, let’s dive into the matchups and players to target for Monday’s MLB games.

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MLB DFS Top Stacks for Monday 5/8/23

Yankees vs JP Sears

As the MLB season continues, we turn our attention to Monday’s slate of games, and in particular, the matchup between the New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics. The Yankees are set to face off against left-handed pitcher JP Sears, which has led to them being identified as a top stack for DFS purposes.

There are several reasons why the Yankees are projected to perform well against Sears. For one, left-handed hitters like Anthony Rizzo and Oswald Peraza have shown the ability to slug against left-handed pitchers with low strikeout rates, a category that Sears falls into. Furthermore, pitchers with similar repertoires to Sears have struggled mightily against the Yankees in the past year, posting an ERA of 6.83.

When targeting the Yankees stack, it is recommended to focus on Rizzo, Gleyber Torres, and DJ LeMahieu, who all have strong matchup data against Sears. However, it’s also worth noting that some of the lesser-known players on the team, such as Harrison Bader and Jose Trevino, could provide value as low-owned options to differentiate your lineup in tournaments.

As with any DFS strategy, it’s important to consider the potential matchups that could impact the stack’s performance. In this case, it’s worth noting that some players, like Torres, have struggled against left-handed pitchers in recent history, while others, like Aaron Hicks, have a low Well-Hit Rate in their last few at-bats.

Overall, the New York Yankees stack presents a strong option for DFS players looking to cash in on Monday’s slate of games. With a mix of star power and under-the-radar talent, the Yankees have the potential to score big against JP Sears and the Athletics.

Core 4:

Anthony Rizzo
Gleyber Torres
DJ LeMahieu
Aaron Judge

Value:

Harison Bader
Hose Trevino

When targeting the Yankees stack against JP Sears and the Athletics, it’s recommended to focus on the top four hitters in the lineup: Rizzo, Torres, LeMahieu, and Judge. All four have strong matchup data against left-handed pitchers like Sears. Rizzo and Torres have shown the ability to slug against lefties with low strikeout rates, while LeMahieu and Judge have consistently performed well against pitchers with similar repertoires to Sears.

Giants vs Jake Irvin

Looking at Monday’s slate of games, the San Francisco Giants are a team that should be on the radar of DFS players. They’re set to face off against right-handed pitcher Jake Irvin of the Washington Nationals, a matchup that is favorable for the Giants’ batters.

There are several reasons why the Giants are expected to perform well against Irvin. For one, Thairo Estrada has been red hot in his last five games, posting an OPS of 1.162 over that stretch. Additionally, several other Giants batters, including LaMonte Wade Jr. and J.D. Davis, have been slugging well this season, making them solid options for DFS lineups.

In terms of low-owned value plays, Brett Wisely and Cal Stevenson are both potential options that could help differentiate your lineup in tournaments. While their matchup data is limited, they both have decent DK value projections and could provide value if they have a strong outing.

It’s important to consider potential matchups that could impact the stack’s performance. In this case, it’s worth noting that Mitch Haniger has struggled at the plate in his last 36 at-bats, while Joey Bart has not performed well when hitting at home over the last year.

Overall, the San Francisco Giants stack presents a strong option for DFS players looking to cash in on Monday’s slate of games. With a mix of hot batters and solid value plays, the Giants have the potential to score big against Jake Irvin and the Nationals.

Core 4:

Thairo Estrada
LaMonte Wade Jr.
J.D. Davis
Mike Yastrzemski

Value:

Brett Wisely
Cal Stevenson

The San Francisco Giants are a top stack for DFS purposes in their matchup against right-handed pitcher Jake Irvin of the Washington Nationals. Thairo Estrada is a hot hitter with an OPS of 1.162 over the last five games, while LaMonte Wade Jr. and J.D. Davis have been slugging well this season. Mike Yastrzemski is another strong option with good matchup data against Irvin.

For value plays, Brett Wisely and Cal Stevenson are both low-owned options with decent DK value projections. While their matchup data is limited, they could provide value if they have a strong outing.

Diamondbacks vs Braxton Garrett

The Diamondbacks have a great matchup against Braxton Garrett, who has struggled against right-handed hitters throughout his career. Current Diamondbacks hitters have a .271 batting average against soft-throwing left-handed pitchers like Garrett over the last two years, so there’s reason to be optimistic about their chances in this matchup.

One of the top options in the Diamondbacks stack is Ketel Marte, who has been slugging .829 in his last 42 plate appearances against left-handed pitchers with a similar repertoire to Garrett over the last two seasons. Marte is projected to bat leadoff, giving him plenty of opportunities to make an impact in this game.

Christian Walker is another strong option in this stack, with an OPS of 1.474 in his last 18 at-bats over the last five days. He has also performed well against left-handed pitchers with a similar repertoire to Garrett, making him an appealing play.

Corbin Carroll is another player to consider in this stack. He has been slugging .636 in his last 24 plate appearances against soft-throwing left-handed pitchers like Garrett over the last two seasons, and has the added benefit of batting from the left side of the plate.

As for low-owned value plays, Gabriel Moreno could be an interesting option. He has been batting .292 in his last 24 at-bats against soft-throwing left-handed pitchers like Garrett over the last two seasons, and is projected to bat eighth in the lineup. Josh Rojas and Pavin Smith are also potential value plays, but they have struggled against left-handed pitchers with a similar repertoire to Garrett.

It’s worth noting that Geraldo Perdomo and Jose Herrera are both projected to bat eighth and ninth, respectively, but they may struggle in this matchup. Left-handed batters with low ISOs like Perdomo are batting just .200 against Garrett over the last two seasons, while there is limited matchup data for Herrera.

In conclusion, the Diamondbacks stack has a favorable matchup against Braxton Garrett, particularly for right-handed hitters. Marte, Walker, and Carroll are top options, with Moreno as a potential value play. Perdomo and Herrera may not be ideal plays in this matchup.

Core 4:

Ketel Marte
Christian Walker
Corbin Carroll

Value:

Gabriel Moreno

The Diamondbacks have a great matchup against left-handed pitcher Braxton Garrett, who has struggled against right-handed hitters. Ketel Marte is a top option in this stack, with a strong track record against left-handed pitchers with a similar repertoire to Garrett. Christian Walker is another solid option, with a high OPS in his last 18 at-bats. Corbin Carroll is a left-handed batter who has been slugging well against soft-throwing lefties, making him appealing in this matchup.

For low-owned value plays, Gabriel Moreno could be an interesting option based on his recent success against soft-throwing lefties. However, some players like Geraldo Perdomo and Jose Herrera may not be ideal plays in this matchup due to their struggles against left-handed pitchers with low ISOs.

White Sox vs Zack Greinke

The White Sox are going up against the Kansas City Royals and their right-handed pitcher, Zack Greinke. White Sox hitters have a 3.5-star average matchup against Greinke, which is a favorable matchup. Additionally, several players within the White Sox stack have performed well in recent games and have favorable matchup data.

Luis Robert, the White Sox outfielder, has an OPS of 1.807 in his last 16 at-bats over the last 5 days. He is projected to bat fourth and is rated highly in our DK Projections. Tim Anderson, Andrew Benintendi, and Andrew Vaughn, perform well in several matchup categories in their matchup vs Greinke today. Yasmani Grandal, the catcher, has a high slugging percentage in his last 191 plate appearances against right-handers with low strikeout rates like Greinke over the last 2 seasons.

For potential low-owned value plays, Gavin Sheets, the left-handed outfielder, is projected to bat seventh and has a high slugging percentage in his last 155 plate appearances against soft-throwing right-handed pitchers like Greinke over the last 2 seasons. Elvis Andrus, the infielder, is projected to bat eighth and has limited matchup data but is favored in his matchup against Greinke. Seby Zavala, the catcher, is projected to bat ninth and is favored in his matchup against Greinke.

Adam Haseley and Lenyn Sosa, who are projected to bat ninth and eighth, respectively, have limited matchup data and are not rated highly by DK Projections.

In summary, the White Sox stack looks like a strong option for today’s MLB DFS slate. Several players within the stack have favorable matchup data and are projected to perform well, making them strong options for your lineup.

Core 4:

Luis Robert
Tim Anderson
Andrew Benintendi
Yasmani Grandal

Value:

Gavin Sheets
Elvis Andrus

The White Sox are facing off against Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals, which is a favorable matchup for the White Sox hitters. Luis Robert has been on fire recently, posting an OPS of 1.807 in his last 16 at-bats over the last 5 days, and he is projected to bat fourth in the lineup. Tim Anderson, Andrew Benintendi, and Andrew Vaughn all have strong matchup data against Greinke. Yasmani Grandal also has a high slugging percentage against right-handers with low strikeout rates like Greinke over the last 2 seasons.

For low-owned value plays, Gavin Sheets is projected to bat seventh and has a high slugging percentage against soft-throwing right-handed pitchers like Greinke over the last 2 seasons. Elvis Andrus is projected to bat eighth and is favored in his matchup against Greinke.

That’s all I’ve got for today

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