MLB DFS Top Stacks Main Slate 4/23/24

1. New York Yankees vs. Paul Blackburn (OAK)

• Key Stats for Blackburn: 3.48 xERA, .306 xwOBA vs. RHP, 44% groundball rate
• Yankees Hitters to Stack:
  • Aaron Judge (OF): Elite power (.304 ISO), thrives against right-handed pitching.
  • Juan Soto (OF): High on-base skill (.427 xwOBA), excellent matchup against Blackburn’s style.
  • Anthony Rizzo (1B): Consistent left-handed power source (.137 ISO).
  • Giancarlo Stanton (OF): Power threat (.224 ISO), can capitalize on Blackburn’s flyball tendencies.
• Insight:
  • Blackburn struggles more against left-handers, which makes lefty hitters like Rizzo particularly valuable.
  • The Yankees’ power hitters are well-positioned to exploit Blackburn’s lower strikeout rate and higher ISO allowed.

2. Houston Astros vs. Jordan Wicks (CHC)

• Key Stats for Wicks: 4.70 ERA, .320 xwOBA vs. RHP, 43% groundball rate
• Astros Hitters to Stack:
  • Jose Altuve (2B): High contact rate and solid power (.335 xwOBA against LHP).
  • Yordan Alvarez (OF): Dominant power (.397 xwOBA) and high ISO (.232).
  • Alex Bregman (3B): Good plate discipline and contact skills (.325 xwOBA).
  • Kyle Tucker (OF): Excellent power against lefties (.400 xwOBA).
• Insight:
  • Wicks has shown vulnerability in his rookie season, particularly struggling with power hitters, making Houston’s power bats very appealing.
  • The Astros’ balanced lineup offers multiple points for scoring, with high on-base percentages and slugging potential.

3. Atlanta Braves vs. Trevor Rogers (MIA)

• Key Stats for Rogers: 3.96 ERA, .325 xwOBA vs. RHP, 52% groundball rate
• Braves Hitters to Stack:
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. (OF): Exceptional talent with great power (.445 xwOBA against LHP).
  • Austin Riley (3B): Powerful against left-handers (.379 xwOBA).
  • Marcell Ozuna (OF): High ISO (.335) can exploit Rogers’ issues with righties.
  • Travis d’Arnaud (C): Solid against left-handed pitching (.382 xwOBA).
• Insight:
  • Rogers’ high xERA suggests he’s prone to allowing more runs than his ERA might suggest, especially against a lineup with high ISO hitters like the Braves.
  • The Braves excel in matchups against left-handers, making them a top stack in favorable hitting conditions at Truist Park.

4. San Diego Padres at Coors Field (vs. Ryan Feltner, COL)

• Key Stats for Feltner: 5.57 ERA, .292 xwOBA vs. RHP, 45% groundball rate
• Padres Hitters to Stack:
  • Manny Machado (3B): Consistent power and batting skill (.322 xwOBA).
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. (OF): Returns with explosive potential and high ceiling (.356 xwOBA).
  • Jake Cronenworth (1B): Solid contact hitter, great in RBI situations.
  • Jurickson Profar (OF): Versatile and often underappreciated in DFS (.310 xwOBA).
• Insight:
  • Playing at Coors Field, known for its hitter-friendly conditions, enhances the value of any visiting stack.
  • Feltner’s difficulties with keeping the ball in the park amplify the Padres’ power potential, especially with high-altitude effects.

When building your DFS lineups, these stack options should provide a solid foundation for high-scoring potential based on the weaknesses of the opposing pitchers and the favorable conditions of the matchups. Remember to check for any lineup changes or weather updates that might impact these projections as you finalize your entries.