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Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (9/16/17): 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 9/16/17. 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.

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DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider

Carlos Carrasco - vs KC (DK- $13,300, FD - $10,800)

Carrasco has put together an absolutely incredible last 30 days, throwing 40 2/3 innings with 49 strikeouts and a 1.99 ERA. Remarkably, he has walked just three batters over that span, leading to a 0.93 WHIP. He faces the Royals on Saturday, a team with just a .315 wOBA against righties. This ranks them at 23rd in all of baseball. Carrasco will have no troubles with this lineup, so if you're willing to spend on him, it should pay off nicely.

Kyle Hendricks - vs STL (DK - $8,600, FD - $8,600)

As a cheaper option, you can roll with Hendricks against the Cardinals. He's put together a very strong month of his own, throwing 32 1/3 innings of 3.06 ERA ball. Hendricks has thrown six straight quality starts, so he's a good idea in cash games, where his high floor plays well.

 

DFS Infielders to Consider

Evan Gattis - C, at HOU (DK - $3,000, FD - $2,200)

If Gattis is in the Astros lineup, he's a fantastic cheap option at catcher. He's got a 115 wRC+ against righties this year and is facing off against Erasmo Ramirez, owner of a poor 4.67 FIP. The rest of the Astros lineup should also have success against Ramirez, which will lead to more run and RBI opportunities for Gattis.

Wil Myers - 1B, at COL (DK - $4,500, FD - $4,900)

Myers is the top first baseman on Saturday, and for good reason. He gets to hit in baseball's best offensive environment, Coors Field. Myers also has a 121 wRC+ against lefties, and Rockies starter Tyler Anderson has a 5.75 ERA (and of course, is left-handed.) Myers is an expensive bat to build the rest of your lineup around.

Starlin Castro - 2B, vs BAL (DK - $3,700, FD - $2,900)

If you're looking for a team to stack, the Yankees at home against Jeremy Hellickson might be your best bet. Hellickson has a 5.66 FIP with an insane 1.86 HR/9, and Yankee Stadium is an extreme hitter's park. Castro is one of the cheapest Yankees on the slate, even though his .299/.335/.458 isn't bad at all for a second baseman.

Justin Turner - 3B, at WAS (DK - $4,400, FD - $3,800)

Turner has found his groove again in the last 15 days, putting up a .319 batting average with a 1.003 OPS. Turner's price is incredibly low for the season he's had, as he's got a 153 wRC+, and more walks than strikeouts. Take advantage of this price while you can.

Marcus Semien - SS, at PHI (DK - $3,900, FD - $3,900)

Whether he's batting first or second in the A's lineup, Semien is in a position to score multiple runs against Ben Lively and the Phillies. Lively's 4.64 FIP suggest that there's regression coming his way, and Semien will benefit from the hitter's park in Philadelphia.

 

DFS Outfielders to Consider

Gregory Polanco - OF, at CIN (DK - $3,200, FD - $2,400)

If you need a punt-price play in your lineup, consider Polanco. He's an extraordinary talent when healthy, with a legit power/speed combo. He could get something going in Cincinnati against Sal Romano, a terrific matchup. Polanco should be looked at in GPPs for his upside, since he has a low floor.

Scott Schebler - OF, vs PIT (DK - $3,800, FD - $2,900)

Schebler has quietly put together a good last month, posting a .923 OPS. His opposition, Ivan Nova, has been getting absolutely shelled lately, so Schebler could have a big day against him for a low price.

Odubel Herrera - OF, vs OAK (DK - $4,000, FD - $3,900)

The explosive Odubel Herrera is batting .333 with an .868 OPS in the last 15 days. Batting second in a surprisingly effective Phillies lineup, he could have a big fantasy day against Kendall Graveman.

 

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Ed Oliver

Could Return for the Playoffs
Brock Purdy

Ruled Out Again in Week 9
Trey Hendrickson

Logan Wilson Inactive for Week 9
Dalton Schultz

Officially Active for Week 9 Against Broncos
Isiah Pacheco

Expected to Return After the Chiefs' Bye Week
Austin Cindric

is A Driver to Avoid for Phoenix DFS Lineups
Joe Flacco

Will Play in Week 9 Against Bears
Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Named World Series MVP
Alex Bowman

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Miami Dolphins

Dolphins Committed to Mike McDaniel for the Foreseeable Future
Noah Gragson

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Erik Jones

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Breece Hall

Unlikely to be Traded
Connor McDavid

Records Three Assists in Saturday's Win
Michael McDowell

an Easy Recommendation for DFS at Phoenix
Vladimir Tarasenko

Ends Dry Spell With Three-Point Effort
Nick Suzuki

Collects Two More Apples
Timothy Liljegren

Sustains Upper-Body Injury
Nick Cousins

Injured on Saturday
Sam LaPorta

Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta Approaching Contract Extension Territory
Christopher Tanev

Leaves on Stretcher Saturday
Jauan Jennings

Several Teams Interested in Trading for Jauan Jennings
Calvin Ridley

Emerging as a Potential Trade Target
Trey Hendrickson

Bengals Don't Intend to Trade Trey Hendrickson
Kevon Looney

Questionable Versus OKC
Chase Briscoe

Probably Won't Win the Title
Joey Logano

Could Play Spoiler in Championship Battle at Phoenix
Tyler Reddick

Seeking to End Winless Drought, but Probably Won't Have the Speed
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Looks to Protect Top-10 Points Finish at Phoenix
Brad Keselowski

Hasn't Been Fast at Phoenix With RFK Racing
Daniel Suarez

With Nothing at Stake, Expect Little From Daniel Suarez
Kyle Busch

Qualifies Well, but Will Probably Finish Worse Than he Starts
Chris Buescher

Ryan Preece has a Shot to Overtake Chris Buescher as RFK Racing's Lead Driver
Austin Dillon

Looks to Avoid Finishing Last in NASCAR Playoffs
AJ Allmendinger

A.J. Allmendinger Might be a Worthy DFS Option
Cooper Kupp

Not Expected to Play Vs. Washington
Alvin Kamara

Saints Expect Alvin Kamara to Play Vs. Rams
Travis Hunter

Optimism Surrounding Travis Hunter's Knee Injury
Jakob Poeltl

to Remain Sidelined Sunday
Jakobi Meyers

Raiders "Set a High Price" on Jakobi Meyers
Walker Kessler

Out on Sunday
Mitchell Robinson

Listed as Questionable for Sunday
Trey Benson

Moving Closer Toward a Return
Dillon Brooks

to Miss Fourth Straight Game Sunday
Jalen Green

Unavailable Against Spurs
Norman Powell

Questionable to Suit Up Against Lakers
Jaylen Waddle

Miami "Highly Unlikely" to Trade Jaylen Waddle
Jeremy Sochan

Remains Absent Sunday
De'Aaron Fox

Still Out Sunday
Daniel Gafford

Makes Season Debut With Minutes Restriction
D'Angelo Russell

Cleared to Play Saturday
Deandre Ayton

Listed as Probable for Sunday
Paul George

Unavailable Sunday
Joel Embiid

to Sit Out Sunday's Action
Sam Merrill

May Skip Another Contest Sunday
Jarrett Allen

Questionable for Sunday
Darius Garland

to Remain Out Sunday
Donovan Mitchell

Could Miss Another Game Sunday
Chet Holmgren

Not Ready to Return Sunday
Trae Young

to Be Re-Evaluated in Four Weeks
Payton Pritchard

Ready to Face Rockets
Tua Tagovailoa

Benching "Not off the Table"
Connor Brown

Won't Play on Saturday
Dylan Strome

Ready to Return Saturday
Sean Couturier

Out on Saturday
Ilya Mikheyev

Set to Return Saturday
Warren Foegele

Kings Place Warren Foegele on Injured Reserve
TOR

Chris Tanev Cleared for Action
William Nylander

Remains Out Saturday
Shohei Ohtani

to Start Game 7 of World Series
Kyler Murray

Making Progress, but Won't Start on Monday Night
Tony Pollard

Titans Fielding Trade Calls on Tony Pollard
Alejandro Kirk

X-Rays Come Back Negative on Alejandro Kirk's Hand
Alejandro Kirk

Goes for X-Rays After Being Hit on the Hand
Mackenzie Blackwood

Set for Season Debut Saturday
Ryan Reaves

Remains Under Evaluation
Trevor Moore

Expected to Return Saturday
Zach Benson

Placed on Injured Reserve
Pierre-Luc Dubois

Sustains Lower-Body Injury Friday
Jacob Markstrom

Devils Sign Jacob Markstrom to Two-Year Extension
Connor Brown

Considered Questionable for Saturday
Gleyber Torres

Undergoes Sports-Hernia Surgery
Dylan Strome

Remains Out Friday
Bo Bichette

Not Expecting to Need Offseason Knee Surgery
George Springer

Back in Leadoff Spot for Game 6 of World Series
David Onama

Set For UFC Vegas 110 Main Event
Steve Garcia

Returns At UFC Vegas 110
Waldo Cortes-Acosta

Set For Co-Main Event
Ante Delija

In Search For His Second UFC Win
Themba Gorimbo

A Favorite At UFC Vegas 110
Jeremiah Wells

Looks To Return To The Win Column
Yadier del Valle

Looks To Remain Undefeated
CFB

Arizona State Quarterback Sam Leavitt Out for the Season
Isaac Dulgarian

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Daniel Frunza

Looks For His First UFC Win
Charles Radtke

Looks To Bounce Back
Allan Nascimento

Set To Open Up UFC Vegas 110 Main Card
Cody Durden

In Dire Need Of Victory
George Springer

"Strong Possibility" That George Springer Returns in Game 6 of World Series
Bryce Miller

Not Expected to Need Elbow Surgery
Washington Nationals

Nationals Finalizing a Deal to Hire Blake Butera as Next Manager
CFB

Arch Manning Listed as Questionable for Vanderbilt Matchup
CFB

Arion Carter Listed as Questionable Ahead of Oklahoma Matchup
Minnesota Twins

Twins Name Derek Shelton as Their New Manager
CFB

Jordyn Tyson Questionable for Iowa State Matchup with Hamstring Injury
George Springer

Not in the Lineup for Game 4 of World Series
George Springer

Pulled Early in Game 3 With Side Injury
Baltimore Orioles

Orioles Finalizing Deal to Hire Craig Albernaz as the Next Manager
William Byron

Dominates at Martinsville and Advances to the Championship Round
Kyle Larson

Advances to the Championship Round After Top-Five Finish
Ryan Blaney

Falls Short of the Victory and Title Contention at Martinsville
Chase Elliott

Eliminated From 2025 Title Contention Despite Strong Martinsville Run
CFB

Behren Morton Will Start Against Kansas State
CFB

Lane Kiffin Says Money Won't Impact his Decision-Making
CFB

Arch Manning in Concussion Protocol, Misses Practice Monday

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