DraftDaily Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/18/18): MLB DFS Lineups

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In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftDaily on 5/18/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays.

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Draft Daily - DFS Starting Pitchers

Jacob deGrom - P, vs ARI ($9,800)

deGrom only threw 45 pitches in his first game back, but he's expected to be given a longer leash tonight. He has been playing throwing at an elite level all season, as well, recording a 3-0 record with a 1.83 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP through eight games. He also gets an elite matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have the highest strikeout per at-bat rate on the slate. deGrom is also a -145 favorite in a game set at 7 runs.

Michael Wacha - P, vs PHI ($7,200)

Wacha has looked outstanding at home this season, recording a 3-0 record with a 2.25 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP through five games in St. Louis. He generally does not possess elite strikeout potential, but the Phillies have one of the highest strikeout rates on the slate tonight. Wacha is a fairly safe option for his price tag, and he is a -113 favorite in a game set at only 7.5 runs.

Draft Daily - DFS Infielders

Rafael Lopez - C, at PIT ($3,000)

Lopez is only hitting .219 through 11 games, but features a .406 slugging percentage and a .731 OPS in those games. He has been a fairly consistent option that also possesses good upside for his price tag. He also has a 52% fly ball rate over the last 15 days, suggesting he comes with home run potential. He also gets a great matchup against Ivan Nova, and Lopez can be used in all leagues tonight.

Matt Olson - 1B, at TOR ($3,500)

Olson is hitting under .200 over his last 10 games, but he has three home runs over that span. He has also posted 54% hard-hit and 51% fly ball rates over the last 15 days. Furthermore, he features a 95 mph exit velocity over that span. Olson also brings 0.143 wOBA and 0.213 ISO differentials against right-handed pitching. He's a high upside option in a a plus matchup tonight.

Yoan Moncada - 2B, vs TEX ($4,200)

Moncada has been playing well recently, recording a .282 average, although he has somewhat struggled with power. He has featured a great blend of speed and power this season, though, recording 16 extra-base hits and four steals through 32 games. He gets a good matchup Matt Moore, who has struggled throughout this season. Moncada has been playing well enough to be used in all leagues.

Kris Bryant - 3B, at CIN ($5,600)

Bryant has been one of the best hitters in the MLB over his last 10 games, recording a .359 average with an .821 slugging percentage and a 1.300 OPS. He has eight extra-base hits (five home runs) and 10 RBIs over that span. He also gets a great matchup against Homer Bailey in an extremely hitter friendly stadium. Bryant is not going to come cheap, but he can safely be used in all leagues.

Trevor Story - SS, at SF ($4,100)

Story has been a better hitter at home this season, but he's in a great spot tonight. He gets a matchup against Derek Holland, who has struggled against right-handed batters this season. Story has also been a significantly better option against left-handed pitching, recording 0.088 wOBA and 0.101 ISO differentials against lefties. Story has struggled on the road this season, but he can be considered in all leagues because of the matchup.

Draft Daily - DFS Outfielders

Khris Davis - OF, at TOR ($4,000)

Davis has caught fire recently, hitting .297 with a .649 slugging percentage and a 1.006 OPS over his last 10 games. Over that span, he has recorded five extra-base hits (four home runs) and nine RBIs. Davis has been a better option against right-handed pitching, and he gets a great matchup against Marco Estrada in a hitter friendly stadium. Davis can be used in all leagues tonight.

Max Kepler - OF, vs MIL ($3,300)

Kepler has struggled a bit recently, but he has a 60% extra-base hit rate and four RBIs over his last 10 games. More importantly, Kepler features 47% hard-hit and 57% fly ball rates over the last 15 days. He also possesses a 94 mph exit velocity over that same span. He gets a great matchup against Brent Suter, who has struggled this season. Kepler is not a safe option, but he's a high upside salary relief play tonight.

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