MLB DFS Top Stacks for Saturday 5/6/23

Royals vs Ken Waldichuk

When it comes to Saturday’s MLB DFS slate, the Kansas City Royals going against Oakland A’s pitcher Ken Waldichuk could be a top stack to consider. While Waldichuk has limited experience in the majors, his performances so far have been lackluster, with a 6.00 ERA and 1.78 WHIP.

The Royals have several players in their lineup who could perform well against Waldichuk. One of the top targets is Bobby Witt Jr., who has been on fire lately with an OPS of 1.186 in his last 14 at-bats over the past five days. Another player to consider is Salvador Perez, who has been slugging .667 in his last 39 plate appearances against left-handers who rely heavily on the fastball, like Waldichuk, over the past two seasons.

For potential low-owned value plays, Vinnie Pasquantino is a left-handed batter who could benefit from Waldichuk’s left-handed pitching. Pasquantino has an OPS of 1.074 in 17 at-bats over the past five days. MJ Melendez is another left-handed batter who could perform well against Waldichuk, with a .576 slugging percentage in his last 64 plate appearances against left-handers with high flyball rates over the past two seasons.

Edward Olivares is a right-handed batter who could also be a low-owned value play, as Waldichuk has allowed an OPS of .883 against hitters like him over the past two years. While Olivares is currently batting just .091 over his last five games, he could still be a sneaky play in tournaments.

Other players in the Royals’ lineup who could be considered include Hunter Dozier, Matt Duffy, and Maikel Garcia. However, they may be riskier plays as their matchup data is limited. Nick Pratto, Kyle Isbel, Jackie Bradley Jr., Michael Massey, and Freddy Fermin are all lower-priced options who could be used to differentiate your lineup in tournaments, but they come with greater risk due to their limited playing time and matchups.

Core 4 in the Kansas City Royals Stack:

Bobby Witt Jr. (SS): Witt Jr.’s recent hot streak and his success against left-handed pitchers make him a core player to target in the Royals stack.
Salvador Perez (C): Perez’s power against left-handed pitchers and his recent success against pitchers who rely heavily on the fastball add to the core strength of the Royals stack.
Vinnie Pasquantino (1B): Pasquantino’s recent success against left-handed pitchers and his left-handed bat could make him a valuable asset in today’s lineup.
MJ Melendez (C/OF): Melendez’s slugging percentage against left-handers with high flyball rates and his potential as a low-owned tournament play make him another key player to consider in the Royals stack.

Low-Owned Tournament Plays:

Edward Olivares (OF): Olivares’ potential against left-handed pitchers and his low ownership percentage make him an intriguing value play in tournament lineups.
Hunter Dozier (3B/OF): Dozier’s strong track record against left-handed pitchers who rely heavily on the fastball, like Oakland A’s pitcher Ken Waldichuk, and his low price point make him an interesting option for tournament lineups.