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The top daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on April 16th, 2019. Daniel E. Dobish's MLB DFS analysis and sleepers for building optimal DFS rosters.
For Tuesday's slate of Major League Baseball games, I'll focus on the contests (first pitch of 7:05 PM EST and later). Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster.
The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees renew their heated rivalry, and winds will be gusting from home plate to the right-center field power alley at 10-13 mph, adding a little spice. In the Metroplex, the batters for the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers will see stiff wind blowing into their face from right field at 16-19 mph, holding down the offense. Those are the only trouble spots as far as wind is concerned. There are no worries about precipitation, so that's the good news.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/16/19. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for sites like FanDuel, and other sports too. Be sure to also check out all the Vegas Odds for today's slate. If you have any questions or comments, contact me on Twitter @danieledobish.
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DraftKings DFS Starting Pitchers
Max Fried - P, ATL vs. ARI ($8,000)
The Braves are moderate favorites for the series opener against the Diamondbacks, who enter the day just 6-14 in their past 20 games on the road. Fried has allowed just one unearned run and six hits with a walk and nine strikeouts in his two quality starts since coming in from the bullpen to start. Arizona's offense ranks fifth in the National League with 141 strikeouts, too.
Nick Margevicius - P SD vs. COL ($7,900)
Margevicius has really surprised, as the 22-year-old southpaw has allowed just one earned run in each of his first three outings, posting a 1-1 record, 1.69 ERA and 0.63 WHIP with 12 strikeouts and just one free pass allowed over 16 innings. The Rockies showed some signs of life on offense in the series opener Monday, but they still rank 27th in runs scored with just 51.
DraftKings DFS Infielders
Mitch Garver - C, MIN vs. TOR ($4,200)
Garver took the collar in Monday's series opener and was cooled off a bit. Despite the hitless game, he has three multi-hit games, five extra-base hits (including three homers) and six runs scored with three RBI across the past four outings. Overall he is slashing .423/.444/.885, so keep rolling with him until he starts to cool off.
Edwin Encarnacion - 1B, SEA vs. CLE ($4,600)
Encarnacion snapped a two-game hitless stretch in style when he launched his fifth home run of the season in Monday's series opener against his former team, the Cleveland Indians. Encarnacion might have a bit of a chip on his shoulder after being shipped away from the Tribe during the offseason.
Jonathan Villar - 2B, BAL at TB ($4,000)
I am a big fan of Villar's versatility, as you can use him at second base and shortstop, and he also gives you a nice combination of power and speed. He is slashing a very solid .370/.442/.587 with five extra-base hits, eight RBI and three steals in 46 at-bats vs. RHP, too.
Jeff McNeil - 3B, NYM at PHI ($4,300)
McNeil might not be a household name yet, but if he keeps on raking he is going to be. He is hitting at a .404 clip (21-for-52) with four doubles, a triple and 10 RBI, and he has shown a discerning eye at the plate with four walks and just six strikeouts across those 52 ABs.
Fernando Tatis Jr. - SS, SD vs. COL ($4,300)
Tatis has a favorable matchup against Rockies RHP Jon Gray, who is limping along at 0-3 with a 4.19 ERA through three outings. He has back-to-back multi-hit games and two homers over his past three outings. The rook is just scratching the surface, too.
DraftKings DFS Outfielders
Domingo Santana - OF, SEA vs. CLE ($4,800)
Santana will cost you a pretty penny against RHP Shane Bieber, but he will be worth it. The M's outfielder is hitting .362 (25-for-69) with four homers and a league-leading 20 RBI against right-handed pitching so far.
Alex Verdugo - OF, LAD at CIN ($4,100)
Verdugo is humming along at a .313/.333/.563 clip, and he is expected to start in this one after 1B/OF Cody Bellinger (knee) was clipped on the knee by a pitch and forced to leave the game on Monday.
