MLB DFS Top Stacks for Tuesday 4/18/23
Welcome to today’s guide on MLB DFS Top Stacks for Tuesday 4/18/23, where we’ll be highlighting some of the best MLB stacks for today’s slate. As expected, Coors Field is always a popular stack option, but we won’t be focusing on that game in this article. Instead, we’ll be exploring other games and teams that could provide excellent stack opportunities for your DFS lineup. So, if you’re looking for some winning stack combinations, keep reading!
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Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are facing off against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, 4/18/23, and there are some intriguing stack options for MLB DFS players. Let’s dive into the Nationals and see who could be a top pick for your stack.
Jeimer Candelario, the third baseman for the Nationals, is projected to bat second against Orioles’ right-hander Dean Kremer. While Candelario has struggled when hitting at home over the last year, he could still provide solid value in this matchup. Lane Thomas, the outfielder batting seventh, has a lower Well-Hit Rate against right-handers with high flyball rates like Kremer over the last two seasons, but his potential upside is worth considering. Keibert Ruiz, the catcher batting fifth, has had difficulty against right-handers with average flyball rates like Kremer over the last two seasons, but he still has the potential for a breakout performance.
Dominic Smith, the first baseman batting third, has also struggled against right-handers with average flyball rates like Kremer over the last two seasons, but he could still provide value in this stack. Alex Call, the outfielder batting first, and Joey Meneses, the first baseman batting fourth, have limited data available, but they could be worth considering as lower-priced options.
CJ Abrams, the shortstop batting eighth, has a lower Well-Hit Rate against Kremer over the last two seasons, but his potential as a left-handed batter with a low ISO is worth considering. Victor Robles, the outfielder batting ninth, has a lower Well-Hit Rate in 60 ABs against right-handed pitchers with a similar repertoire to Kremer over the last two seasons, but he could still provide value as a low-priced option.
Luis Garcia, the second baseman batting sixth, has limited matchup data available, but the data that is available favors him in this matchup. Finally, Michael Chavis, the first baseman/second baseman listed as a potential option, has struggled against right-handers with a similar repertoire to Kremer over the last two seasons, but he could still be worth considering as a low-priced option. Riley Adams, the catcher also listed as a potential option, has struggled against right-handers with average flyball rates like Kremer over the last two seasons, but he could still provide value as a low-priced option.
Overall, the Washington Nationals provide several intriguing stack options for MLB DFS players on Tuesday, 4/18/23. While some players have struggled in certain matchups, others have the potential for a breakout performance and could provide excellent value for your lineup. So, consider adding some of these Nationals to your stack and watch your lineup soar to victory!
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are set to take on the Boston Red Sox on Monday, 4/18/23, and there are some exciting stack options for MLB DFS players to consider. While Sale is a solid pitcher, there are a few Twins batters that may have the upper hand in this matchup.
Byron Buxton, the outfielder batting first, has a fantastic matchup against left-handed pitcher Chris Sale. Buxton has been slugging .727 in his last 46 plate appearances against left-handers with a similar slider-heavy repertoire to Sale over the last two seasons. Carlos Correa, the shortstop batting second, has also been productive against bottom-tier left-handers like Sale, slugging .537 in his last 114 plate appearances against them over the last two seasons.
Jose Miranda, the third baseman batting fourth, has been crushing bottom-tier left-handers like Sale, with a .585 slugging percentage in his last 55 plate appearances against them over the last two seasons. Donovan Solano, the first baseman batting third, has also been productive against left-handers with a similar slider-heavy repertoire to Sale, slugging .763 in his last 40 plate appearances against them over the last two seasons.
Kyle Garlick, the outfielder batting fifth, has been hitting well against bottom-tier left-handers like Sale, slugging .667 in his last 48 plate appearances against them over the last two seasons. Max Kepler, the outfielder batting seventh, has limited matchup data available, but the data that is available favors him in this matchup.
Michael Taylor, the outfielder batting ninth, has struggled against left-handers with high strikeout rates over the last two seasons, but he could still provide value as a lower-priced option. Ryan Jeffers, the catcher batting sixth, has struggled on the road over the last year, batting just .214 when hitting away from home. Willi Castro, the outfielder batting seventh, has a Well-Hit Rate of just 11.8% in his last 17 at-bats, which is below league average.
Nick Gordon, the second baseman/outfielder batting eighth, has limited matchup data available, but the data that is available favors him in this matchup. Finally, Trevor Larnach, the outfielder batting fourth, has struggled with a Well-Hit Rate of just 9.1% in his last 11 at-bats over the last five days, which is well below league average.
Overall, the Minnesota Twins provide several intriguing stack options for MLB DFS players on Monday, 4/18/23. While some players have struggled in certain matchups, others have the potential for a breakout performance and could provide excellent value for your lineup. So, consider adding some of these Twins to your stack and watch your lineup soar to victory!
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are set to take on the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, 4/18/23, and there are several Orioles batters who could be great options for your MLB DFS stack. Let’s take a look at each batter and their matchup against Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray.
Cedric Mullins, the outfielder projected to bat leadoff, has been on fire against right-handers who rely heavily on both the slider and curve, like Gray, over the last two seasons. In fact, Mullins has slugged .515 in his last 118 plate appearances against this type of pitcher. With his consistent performance, Mullins could be a great option to start your Orioles stack.
Adley Rutschman, the catcher batting second, has struggled when hitting on the road over the last year, batting just .243 in those situations. However, with his potential as a rising star in the league, Rutschman could still provide solid value for your lineup.
Anthony Santander, the outfielder projected to bat fourth, has a favorable matchup against Gray. In the last two years, Gray has allowed a slugging percentage of .805 against left-handed batters with high ISOs like Santander. With his potential for a big performance, Santander is definitely worth considering for your Orioles stack.
Gunnar Henderson, the third baseman/shortstop projected to bat fifth, has shown strong slugging ability against right-handers with high flyball rates over the last two seasons. However, he has struggled in his matchups against right-handers with high flyball rates, batting just .220 in those situations. While there is some risk involved, Henderson could still be a solid option for your Orioles stack.
Ryan Mountcastle, the first baseman projected to bat third, has struggled against right-handers who rely heavily on both the slider and curve, like Gray, batting just .209 in those situations. Despite his struggles, Mountcastle has still shown strong slugging ability in his last 59 plate appearances, slugging .518. If he can overcome his struggles in this matchup, he could be a great option for your stack.
Jorge Mateo, the shortstop projected to bat ninth, has shown strong slugging ability in his last 36 at-bats, slugging .722. While he may be a lower-priced option, his recent performance and favorable matchup against Gray make him a solid choice for your Orioles stack.
Austin Hays, the outfielder projected to bat sixth, has struggled when hitting on the road over the last two years, batting just .248 in those situations. However, with his potential for a breakout performance, Hays could still be a valuable addition to your Orioles stack.
Adam Frazier, the second baseman projected to bat seventh, has been struggling recently, batting just .175 in his last 40 at-bats. While his recent struggles are a concern, Frazier still has the potential to contribute to your Orioles stack if he can bounce back in this matchup.
Ramon Urias, the second baseman/third baseman projected to bat eighth, has shown strong slugging ability against right-handers with high flyball rates over the last two seasons, slugging .483 in those situations. While he may be a lower-priced option, Urias could still provide value for your Orioles stack.
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are set to take on the Texas Rangers on Monday, 4/18/23, and there are some intriguing stack options for MLB DFS players. Let’s dive into the Royals and see who could be a top pick for your stack.
Bobby Witt Jr., the shortstop batting first, has had success against right-handed pitchers with a similar repertoire to Nathan Eovaldi over the last two seasons, batting .313 (31-for-99). Vinnie Pasquantino, the first baseman batting third, has an OPS of 1.007 in his last 55 plate appearances and could be a valuable addition to your stack.
Franmil Reyes, the outfielder batting sixth, has an impressive history against Eovaldi, slugging .846 and hitting .462 in 13 at-bats. While Salvador Perez, the catcher batting fourth, has struggled against Eovaldi, batting just .133 (2-15), he still has the potential to produce a breakout performance. MJ Melendez, the catcher/outfielder batting second, has had difficulty against right-handed pitchers with a similar repertoire to Eovaldi over the last two seasons, batting just .207 (17-for-82).
Kyle Isbel, the outfielder batting fifth, has limited matchup data available, but the data that is available favors him in this matchup. Edward Olivares, the outfielder batting seventh, has been slugging .531 in his last 33 plate appearances against right-handed pitchers with a similar repertoire to Eovaldi.
Hunter Dozier, the first baseman/third baseman batting eighth, has an OPS of 1.000 in nine at-bats against Eovaldi over the last two seasons. Finally, Nicky Lopez, the second baseman/third baseman batting ninth, has had success against right-handed pitchers with a similar repertoire to Eovaldi over the last two years, batting .301 (37-for-123), but has a low Well-Hit Rate in at-bats against hard-throwing right-handed pitchers like Eovaldi.
Overall, the Kansas City Royals provide several intriguing stack options for MLB DFS players on Monday, 4/18/23. While some players have struggled in certain matchups, others have the potential for a breakout performance and could provide excellent value for your lineup. So, consider adding some of these Royals to your stack and watch your lineup soar to victory!
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