X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/15/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

nestor cortes jr. fantasy baseball rankings draft sleepers pitchers waiver wire pickups

The top daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on May 15th, 2022. Mark Kieffer's MLB DFS analysis and sleepers for building optimal DFS rosters.

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 5/15/2022, Main Slate at 1:35 pm Eastern Time.

The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main slate is eight games on DraftKings and 10 games on FanDuel.

You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for other sports. It's also essential to monitor injury news and today's MLB starting lineups. If you have any questions or comments, find me on Twitter @Mark_Kieffer and ask away!

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 50% off using code SUMMER! Win more with expert advice from proven winners and exclusive DFS tools. Get instant access to RotoBaller's Lineup Optimizers, Research Stations, daily picks and VIP chat rooms across 10 sports! Go Premium, Win More!

 

DraftKings, FanDuel Pitchers - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Nestor Cortes- P, NYY @ CWS ($10,000 DK, $10,200 FD)

Nestor Cortes has a 33.9% strikeout rate (highest on the slate), 25% K-BB% (best on the slate), a 2.75 SIERA (best on the slate),  and is allowing just 0.56 HR/9. Chicago does have a low strikeout rate (19.9%, fifth-lowest in baseball), but has scored the third-fewest runs, has the 10th-lowest ISO, and the second-lowest on-base percentage in the league.  One has to believe that the White Sox will get going offensively at some point but Cortes is pitching so well, I am not sure if today is the day that happens.

Brandon Woodruff- P, MIL @ MIA ($9,000 DK, $7,600 FD)

On one hand, Brandon Woodruff is 3-2 with a 5.97 ERA. On the other hand, his xFIP is 3.35, his SIERA is 3.09, and his strikeout rate of 29.4% is the second-highest on the slate. Miami has the 11th highest strikeout rate, has scored the 18th most runs, has the 14th (tied) highest ISO, and the 16th highest on-base percentage. In other words, this offense is average. Woodruff is pitching better than his stats show and I will keep rostering him until he turns things around. I would not play in cash but Woodruff is viable in GPPs.

Tarik Skubal P, DET vs. BAL ($6,000 DK, $9,300 FD)

Tarik Skubal is 2-2 with a 2.94 ERA, 2.88 xFIP, 25% strikeout rate, and just a 4.4% walk rate. He is pitching very similar to Justin Verlander but is coming at such a huge discount on DraftKings and a slight discount on FanDuel. Baltimore is tied for the 8th highest strikeout rate, the 4th fewest runs scored, 17th in on-base percentage, and the 6th lowest ISO. He is my favorite as an SP2 on DraftKings, as he should be able to make value at just $6K.

 

Want more MLB DFS tools and content? Our MLB Premium package includes our daily DFS Cheat Sheets, Research Station, Optimizer, and access to our Premium Slack Chatrooms, where members can chat with our MLB analysts. Check out this recent big win from RotoBaller's Jon Anderson on DraftKings - join in on the winning!

 

DraftKings, FanDuel Infielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Matt Chapman- 3B, TOR vs. Jeffery Springs ($3,800 DK, $2,700 FD)

Chapman is batting just .185 with a .258 OBP and .168 ISO. He has five home runs in 132 plate appearances. It has not been a good start for Chapman this season. He will likely get one at-bat against Springs, a left-handed pitcher, and then get the rest of his at-bats against the Tampa Bay bullpen. Until lineups come out, it is difficult to find value at third. Alex Bregman (DK $4.9K || FD $3.7K) is my favorite spend-up at third base today, going against Patrick Corbin in a nice weather game with the wind slightly blowing out.

Kyle Farmer- SS, CIN vs. Jose Quintana ($3,900 DK, $2,700 FD)

Shortstop typically is another position that's difficult to find value. You can either spend up for a Bichette or you likely want to punt it to someone that's often batting 8th or 9th that you hope gets a hit to make value. I like Farmer, especially if he leads off today. He has a career .173 ISO vs. lefties with a .329 wOBA compared to .124 ISO against righties with a .284 wOBA.

Jose Altuve- 2B, HOU vs. Patrick Corbin  ($5,000 DK, $3,400 FD)
Enrique Hernandez- 2B, BOS vs. Martin Perez ($2,700 FD)

Second base is difficult to find value. There are several in good spots today like Kolten Wong (DK $5.6K || FD $3.3K), Brandon Drury (DK $5.1K || FD he is 3B/OF), and Jorge Polanco (DK $4.6K || FD $3.3K). Additionally, on the FanDuel slate, there are several good options in the Boston-Texas game and the Royals-Rockies game. In a cash game, this is probably the position I fill in last and do so when lineups are out.

Altuve is likely to lead off against Patrick Corbin, a pitcher I always try to target. Hernandez is a good option on FanDuel because he is likely to lead off and in his career has a .215 ISO and .350 wOBA against lefties.

Tyler Nevin- 1B, BAL vs. Tarik Skubal ($2,800 DK, $2,200 FD)

Tyler Nevin has only played 18 games of Major League Baseball in his career, but he appears to be better at hitting left-handed pitching than right-handed pitching. While I like Skubal today, his price is low enough that he can make value and Skubal can still have a good game-fantasy wise. There are some bigger bats to explore on the slate if price is no object, but if it is, this is my favorite value first basemen on the slate.

 

DraftKings, FanDuel Outfielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Chas McCormick- OF, HOU vs. Patrick Corbin ($3,300 DK, $2,500 FD)

I generally do not like to pick guys that are hitting in the bottom half of the order for a cash game but McCormick hits lefties well and Houston is a threat to get on base and score runs from all spots in their lineup. He has a .210 ISO and .332 wOBA against lefties in his career.

Max Kepler- OF, MIN vs. Triston McKenzie ($3,600 DK, $2,800 FD)

McKenzie is pitching well so far this year with a 3.87 xFIP and allowing just 0.31 HR/9. It was just last season that his xFIP was 4.53 and his HR/9 was 1.58. In his career, he allows 1.38 HR/9 and has an xFIP of 4.25. Kepler is batting .241 with a .185 ISO this season and should be batting right in the heart of the order. McKenzie has pitched well but he is someone I am going to still target until he shows me a larger sample size of improvement.

Teoscar Hernandez - OF TOR vs. Jeffrey Springs ($4,200 DK, $2,900 FD)

Hernandez is batting just .233 with a .163 ISO but has only played 12 games this season. He has a .279 ISO and .369 wOBA in his career against lefties. He might only get one at-bat against Springs, but he can make value out of that one at-bat on FanDuel theoretically. If he hits a home run, he'd make value on both sites.

 

DraftKings, FanDuel MLB DFS Stacks

The teams with the highest implied run totals are Rockies (6 - FD only), Royals (5.2 - FD only), Astros (5.0), Pirates (4.6), and Rangers (4.5). If those teams, the Pirates (on DK) and Rangers (on FD)  interest me the most if I am getting away from the chalk. The Rockies-Royals series has been high-scoring, so some exposure there makes some sense if you can find leverage points in other places on FanDuel.  I also have an interest in Toronto, Cincinnati, and Minnesota on this slate too as stacks that could go under the radar but do well today.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy baseball app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, sleepers, prospects & more. All free!




MLB DFS News and Injury Alerts


More DFS Lineup Picks and Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Alex Bregman

has "Really Good Chance" to Return Before All-Star Break
Christian Kirk

the No. 2 WR in Houston?
Teoscar Hernández

Teoscar Hernandez Expected to Return on Friday
Jerome Ford

the Likely Starter for Cleveland to Begin 2025
Chig Okonkwo

"Poised" for Best Season of Career
Xavier Watts

Falcons High on Xavier Watts
Xavier Restrepo

Training With Star Wideouts
Walter Clayton Jr.

Leads Jazz to Summer League Win
Carter Bryant

Struggles in Summer League Loss
Kyle Filipowski

Drops a Double-Double in Summer League Action on Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder

Malevy Leons Logs Impressive Summer League Outing on Tuesday
Dalton Knecht

Collects 25 Points in Lakers Summer League Win
Los Angeles Lakers

Darius Bazley Drops 27 Points in Summer League on Tuesday
Gary Woodland

Looking to Find Rhythm at Scottish Open
Aaron Rai

Brings Consistent Play to Scottish Open
Maverick McNealy

a Solid Value Play at Scottish Open
Aldrich Potgieter

Making Scottish Open Debut
Tom Kim

Looks to Rebound at Scottish Open
Brian Harman

a Safe Option at Scottish Open
Luke Clanton

a Sneaky Value Play at Scottish Open
Tristan Wirfs

Undergoes Knee Surgery, Likely to Miss Start of Season
Sam Burns

Looking to Stay Hot at Scottish Open
Chet Holmgren

Agrees to Rookie Max Extension
Alex Bregman

Not Returning Wednesday
Jhoan Duran

Unavailable Due to Illness
Shane McClanahan

Tosses Clean Frame in First Rehab Appearance
Jacob Wilson

Day-to-Day After HBP
Nicolai Hojgaard

May Feel More at Home in Europe
Harry Hall

Showing Fine Form Heading to Scotland
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. to be Reassessed Wednesday
Ryan Fox

Playing Well Since Early Spring Struggles
Malaki Branham

Traded to Washington
Max Greyserman

has Solid History at the Genesis Scottish Open
Blake Wesley

Moves to Washington
Harris English

Aims High for Scotland Next
Corey Conners

Primed for the Genesis Scottish Open
Kelly Olynyk

on the Move Again
Daniel Brown

Attempts the Scottish Swing Again
Anthony Davis

Recovering From Eye Surgery
Jacob Bridgeman

Needs Putter to Work at Genesis Scottish Open
Nikola Jokić

Nikola Jokic to Delay Extension Talks Until 2026
Cal Raleigh

Continues Historic Homer Pace Tuesday
Jacob Wilson

Exits Early On Tuesday With Left Hand Contusion
Scottie Scheffler

Headlines Field at Genesis Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy

a Smart Play for Scottish Open
Adam Scott

Looking to Build on History at The Renaissance Club
NASCAR

Sepp Straka Not Likely to Find Momentum at Scottish Open
Justin Rose

Hopes Month Hiatus Helps Him Bounce Back at Scottish Open
Laken Tomlinson

Confident in Texans Offensive Line
J.K. Dobbins

the Starter in Denver?
JT Woods

Seahawks Release JT Woods
Darren Waller

Trade to Miami Becomes Official
Asante Samuel Jr.

Dolphins Interested in Asante Samuel Jr.
Nyheim Hines

Seeking Return to NFL
Dak Prescott

Expects to be Full-Go for Training Camp
Ajay Mitchell

Posts 16 Points in Summer League Win on Monday
Milwaukee Bucks

Vasilije Micic Waived by Bucks
Brice Sensabaugh

Logs 37 points in Summer League Win on Monday
Luis Garcia

Fans Four in Rehab Outing
GG Jackson II

Collects 27 Points in Summer League Loss
Ace Bailey

Scores 18 Points in Summer League Victory
NHL

Tyler Johnson Retires After 13 NHL Seasons
Jack McBain

Inks New Five-Year Deal with Mammoth
Cam York

Re-Signs with Flyers for Five Years
Kobe Bufkin

Cleared for Summer League Action
Jake Knapp

Fits the Mold for Success at The Renaissance Club
Milwaukee Bucks

Vasilije Micic Agrees to Contract Buyout with Bucks
James Wiseman

Pacers Bring Back James Wiseman
Tyrese Haliburton

to Miss Entire 2025-26 Campaign
Anthony Santander

Hoping to Hit Soon
Luis Robert Jr.

Returning in Short Order
Alex Bregman

Could Return Later This Week
Ketel Marte

Day-to-Day with Groin Tightness
Ty Gibbs

Finishes Second at Chicago and Advances in In-Season Challenge
Alex Bowman

Defeats Bubba Wallace in In-Season Challenge, but Not Without Controversy
Alex Bowman

Bubba Wallace Wrecked by Alex Bowman Again, Putting Playoffs in Doubt
Michael McDowell

Throttle Failure Ends Michael McDowell's Chances to Win at Chicago
Austin Hill

Earns First NASCAR Cup Series Top Ten at Chicago
Tyler Reddick

Scores a Strong Third-Place Run at Chicago
Kyle Busch

Matches his Best Career Finish At Chicago on Sunday
Denny Hamlin

Fights his Way to a Top-5 Finish at Chicago
William Byron

has his Worst Weekend of the Season at Chicago
Hunter Greene

Suffers Setback on Monday
T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Still Not Close on New Contract
Terry McLaurin

Still Not Pleased with Contract Situation
Sonny Milano

on Track to Be Ready for Training Camp
Yu Darvish

to Make Season Debut on Monday
MLB

Nationals Fire Dave Martinez, Mike Rizzo
Jakub Dobes

Signs Two-Year Deal with Canadiens
KaVontae Turpin

Arrested on Two Charges
Cole Ragans

to Begin Throwing on Monday
Theo Johnson

Prioritizing his Health this Offseason
Andrés Giménez

Andres Gimenez Hits 10-Day Injured List
Jermaine Burton

Continues to Show Growth
NHL

Hendrix Lapierre Signs One-Year Deal with Capitals
Carson Hocevar

Should DFS Players Consider Carson Hocevar for Chicago Lineups?
Tye Kartye

Kraken Re-Sign Tye Kartye for Two Years
Ross Chastain

May be A Decent DFS Option for Chicago Lineups
Dmitri Voronkov

Signs Two-Year, $8.35 Million Extension with Blue Jackets
Ryan Preece

Should DFS Players Roster Ryan Preece at Chicago?
Austin Dillon

Is Too Great of A Risk to Add to Chicago Lineups
Zane Smith

Is A Value Play Worth Rostering At Chicago
Austin Hill

is A Favorable Value Option for Chicago DFS Lineups
Ty Dillon

Is Ty Dillon A Decent Driver to Add For NASCAR DFS At Chicago?
William Byron

Qualifying Crash Makes William Byron a Likely DFS Must-Have
Alex Bowman

Should Finish Well, but Probably Costs Too Much for Serious DFS Consideration
Joey Logano

Has Been Relatively Mediocre on Road Courses Lately
Ryan Blaney

Doesn't Really Fit Neatly into Optimal DFS Lineups
Cam Ward

"Not Expecting" to be handed Starting Job
Chase Claypool

Eager to Get Back on the Field
Wyatt Langford

Activated, Playing on Saturday
LaJohntay Wester

Stands out on Special Teams
Clarke Schmidt

Likely to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
ARI

Christian Fischer Retires From NHL at 28
NHL

Spencer Martin Moves to Russia
WAS

Anthony Beauvillier Re-Signs With Capitals for Two Years
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF