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

Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (9/23/17): MLB DFS Advice for FanDuel and DraftKings

This Saturday has a full slate of games, so it's time to build some lineups. With several different contests being offered across FanDuel and DraftKings, you'll have lots of different lineup options. For our purposes, the following picks have been made for contests running all day.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 9/23/17. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to hit me up on Twitter @TroyKlauder.

Holiday Special! Save 50% on any Premium Pass using discount code THANKS. Win more with our DFS, Betting and Season-Long Pass, get expert tools and advice from proven winners! GAIN ACCESS

 

DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider

Danny Duffy - vs CHW (DK - $6,100, FD - $7,900)

Royals starter Danny Duffy comes at an outstanding value on Saturday. His price is nowhere as high as it should be for a guy with a 3.46 FIP (which includes a 22.1% K-rate and 6.4% walk-rate.) Against any opponent he would be a steal, but against the White Sox, it's even more dramatic. The White Sox .314 wOBA puts them at 22nd in the league, ranking them as a bottom-tier lineup. Duffy can be considered in both GPP and cash formats.

Hyun-Jin Ryu - vs SF (DK - $8,100, FD - $8,000)

Ryu has a fantastic matchup as he takes on the Giants, who are ranked dead last in wOBA with their .295 mark. He's got a 3.48 ERA in the last month, which is consistent with his full-season 3.46. He's a good investment in cash formats, as his floor is high for this start, and his price leaves you with room to spend on bats.

 

DFS Infielders to Consider

Salvador Perez - C, at CHW (DK - $3,800, FD - $3,200)

Perez is a very attractive play against White Sox starter Dylan Covey, who has an astonishingly bad 8.18 ERA in 58 1/3 innings this year. With Covey's 2.78 HR/9, Perez can easily add to his total of 26 homers.

Lucas Duda - 1B, at BAL (DK - $3,500, FD - $2,800)

Even if his price tag doesn't say it, Duda is an elite play at first base on Saturday. Duda has 29 homers in only 120 games, so he's a legit power threat. He's in Baltimore, one of the best offensive environments in baseball, against Jeremy Hellickson, who has a 1.94 HR/9 and a 5.47 ERA. There's too much upside to leave him out of your lineup.

Neil Walker - 2B, vs CHC (DK - $3,600, FD - $3,100)

Since joining the Brewers, Walker has an .860 OPS, and he's at a great hitter's park in Milwaukee. Against righties, Walker bats second in a loaded Brewers lineup, which puts him in a position to score lots of runs. He continues to be an overlooked DFS asset.

Manny Machado - 3B, vs TB (DK - $4,800, FD - $3,500)

As far as top-tier bats go, Machado is one of the best you can pick on Saturday. His price on FanDuel is incredibly low for his talent level. Whenever he's at home in the aforementioned Camden Yards, Machado is worth a look.

Freddy Galvis - SS, at ATL (DK - $3,300, FD - $2,800)

Galvis is a punt-priced option who can provide you with some upside. He bats second in the Phillies lineup, providing him with lots of at-bats, and while he's a poor hitter in reality, he has fantasy value attached to his modest power/speed combo. Atlanta has played out as one of the best places to hit in all of baseball this season, which could lead to a big day from Galvis. Consider him in GPP formats.

 

DFS Outfielders to Consider

Marcell Ozuna - OF, at ARI (DK - $3,800, FD - $3,600)

Ozuna has been destroying the ball in the last month, hitting 5 homers with a .311 average and an .865 OPS. Arizona is like a mini-Coors Field with its elevation level, so hitters thrive at Chase Field. Ozuna should easily be priced in the $4,000s on both sites, but since he's not, get him in your lineups.

Ender Inciarte - OF, vs PHI (DK - $3,500, FD - $3,400)

Henderson Alvarez is back in the bigs for the Phillies, and he got shelled in his first time out, giving up four earned runs. Leading off for the Braves, Inciarte will get a shot at multiple hits as well as some runs. You could pair him with multiple Braves for a stack, or get him in as a standalone.

 

DFS Premium Tools & Research

Get a free trial of our powerful MLB Premium Tools. Our famous DFS Optimizer & Lineup Generator, daily Matchup Ratings, expert DFS Lineups/Cheat Sheets, and more.

Win more. Try the most advanced lineup optimizer in daily fantasy baseball.

Sign Up Now!

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

Jusuf Nurkić

Jusuf Nurkic Won't Play on Thursday Evening
Houston Astros

Astros Sign Tatsuya Imai to Three-Year Deal
Jordan Love

Clears Concussion Protocol, Won't Start in Week 18
George Kittle

"Absolutely" Expects to Play in Week 18
Clayton Tune

to Start for Packers in Week 18
Chris Olave

Ruled Out for Week 18
Tom Wilson

Wraps Up 2025 With Gordie Howe Hat Trick
Valeri Nichushkin

Nets Second Career Hat Trick
Frank Vatrano

to Miss Six Weeks With Shoulder Injury
Conor Sheary

Noah Laba Exit With Injuries Wednesday
Brayden McNabb

Suffers Upper-Body Injury Wednesday
Miles Wood

Exits Early Wednesday
Gavin Brindley

Sustains Upper-Body Injury
Michael Porter Jr.

Battling Illness, Questionable Thursday
Joel Embiid

Likely to Play Thursday
Anthony Davis

Available Thursday
Coby White

to Miss at Least One Week
Josh Giddey

to Be Re-Evaluated in Two Weeks
Jonas Valančiūnas

Jonas Valanciunas in Walking Boot After Suffering Calf Injury
Victor Wembanyama

Expects to Play Next Game After Suffering Minor Knee Injury
Davante Adams

Not Expected to Play in Week 18
Stephon Castle

Active on Wednesday
Tyler Kolek

Elevated to Available on Wednesday
Tari Eason

Questionable Versus Brooklyn
Tobias Harris

Not Expected to Suit Up on Thursday
Ariel Hukporti

Available For Wednesday
Alperen Sengün

Alperen Sengun Questionable Versus Brooklyn
Mason Plumlee

Undergoes Groin Surgery
Zach Collins

Out at Least 10 More Days
Jerami Grant

Unavailable Again on Wednesday
Geno Smith

Won't Play in Week 18
Aaron Rodgers

Considering Playing Beyond 2025?
Sean Monahan

Sits Out Wednesday's Game
Zach Werenski

Misses Fourth Straight Game Wednesday
Dougie Hamilton

Questionable Wednesday
Radko Gudas

Expected to Remain Out Wednesday
Stefon Diggs

Expected to Play in Week 18
Ilya Lyubushkin

Back From One-Game Absence Wednesday
Alex Lyon

to Miss "Bit of Time"
Erik Cernak

Rejoins Lightning Lineup Wednesday
Christian McCaffrey

Trending to Play in Week 18
Kon Knueppel

To Make Return For Charlotte On Wednesday, In Starting Lineup
Jalen Hurts

Eagles Expected to Rest Jalen Hurts, Most Starters in Week 18
George Kittle

49ers Will be "Very Surprised" if George Kittle Doesn't Play on Saturday
Marvin Harrison Jr.

Ruled Out for Regular-Season Finale
CFB

Lane Kiffin Interested in Sam Leavitt, Brendan Sorsby at LSU
Shakir Mukhamadullin

Questionable Wednesday
Adam Gaudette

Unavailable Wednesday
Darcy Kuemper

Activated From Injured Reserve
Alex Lyon

Nursing Lower-Body Injury
William Karlsson

to Miss Olympics
Jack Eichel

a Game-Time Decision Wednesday
Jason Dickinson

Hurt Versus Islanders
Mitchell Robinson

Sits Out Wednesday's Game
Grayson Allen

Listed as Doubtful Wednesday
Mason Plumlee

Ryan Kalkbrenner, Mason Plumlee Remain Out Wednesday
CFB

Deuce Knight Officially Entering Transfer Portal
CFB

Kewan Lacy Expected to Be Full-Go Against Georgia
Stefon Diggs

Facing Strangulation, Assault Charges
CFB

Chip Kelly Named Northwestern Offensive Coordinator
Riley Leonard

Will Start Against the Texans
Bijan Robinson

Explodes for 229 Total Yards, Two Touchdowns on Monday Night
Davante Adams

Officially Out on Monday Night
Drake London

Active Against Rams
Justin Herbert

Won't Face Broncos in Week 18
Marcus Mariota

Considered "a Stretch" to Play in Week 18
Geno Smith

Dealing With Significant Ankle Injury
Dak Prescott

Will Play in Week 18
CFB

Penn State Working to Hire D'Anton Lynn as Next Defensive Coordinator
CFB

Omar Cooper Expected to be Full-Go for Rose Bowl
CFB

Marcus Freeman Staying with Notre Dame for 2026 Season
CFB

Star Wideout Cam Coleman Entering Transfer Portal
CFB

Jay Hill Expected to be Next Michigan Defensive Coordinator

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP