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 (9/29/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Rafael Devers - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB DFS Picks, Betting Picks

The top daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on September 29th, 2022. John Brubaker's MLB DFS analysis and sleepers for building optimal DFS rosters.

Happy Thursday RotoBallers! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate. After a bit of a bigger slate last week relative to the weeks before, we're back to a smaller slate this afternoon, with a four-game slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. 

We don't have any slate differences though, which is always a good thing. That way I don't have to make selections that may be on one slate and not the other. I have big ideas for tonight's slate, so let's get right to it.

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel at 1:10 pm on 9/29/2022. The lineup picks will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for other sports here. It's also essential to monitor injury news and today's MLB starting lineups. Now that we got all of that out of the way, it's onto the picks!

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

Ranger Suarez, PHI at CHC ($8,400 DK, $9,200 FD)

I'll start this afternoon's slate off with southpaw Ranger Suarez. As a Phillies fan, it's safe to say this series against the Cubs has been nothing short of frustrating as they look to make a push to the playoffs for the first time since 2011. They'll be sending Suarez to the mound today, who projects to a 3.97 xFIP and 25.91% strikeout rate. He'll look to limit hard contact and keep the ball on the ground, something he's been excellent at this season, and I feel most confident in him rather than other top arms like Lucas Giolito and Nathan Eovaldi today.

DraftKings Projection: 15.3

FanDuel Projection: 29.2

Jon Heasley, KC at DET ($7,100 DK, $7,200 FD)

If you're looking for a cheaper arm, take a look at Royals starter Jon Heasley. Heasley projects to a 4.21 xFIP, but just a 17.76% strikeout rate this afternoon. He does project to just 24.99% hard contact this afternoon, which is the primary reason I consider him viable today. It's worth noting that it's the third time Heasley is starting against the Tigers this month and struggled his last time out against them. However, the last time he pitched in Comerica, he tossed seven innings of two-run ball.

DraftKings Projection: 11.3

FanDuel Projection: 23.4

Also consider: Lucas Giolito, Nathan Eovaldi

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!

🍾 BOOM!! A huge congrats to Jon, winning a juicy $50k last night!

Be sure to read his premium MLB #DFS articles 3x a week, all his other excellent analysis, and give a follow @JonPgh - all very much worth it 👌

Win Big With #RotoBaller ➡️ https://t.co/1uotAV6253 https://t.co/ipSgrl5dOr

— RotoBaller (@RotoBaller) May 10, 2022

 

DraftKings, FanDuel Infielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Rafael Devers - 3B, BOS vs. Mike Baumann ($5,900 DK, $4,000 FD)

As far as hitters go we'll start the slate off with Rafael Devers. Devers had a tough start to the second half of the season but has certainly picked it up as of late. He projects well against Baumann though, projecting to a 44.61% hard contact rate and .726 wOBA + ISO against his pitch types. He's also 2-2 with a double against the 27-year-old right hander.

DraftKings Projection: 10.5

FanDuel Projection: 13.8

Gunnar Henderson - SS, BAL vs. Nathan Eovaldi ($3,800 DK, $3,000 FD)

On the other side of the field, we'll take a look at rookie sensation Gunnar Henderson. Henderson won the Minor League Player of the Year award. He's played well since being called up to the big league club hitting .266 with four homers and a .828 OPS in 94 at-bats. He projects to a 43.51% hard contact rate and .693 wOBA + ISO against Nathan Eovaldi's pitch types. We never know what we're going to get with the Boston starter, but I certainly have my eye on some Baltimore bats this afternoon.

DraftKings Projection: 8.2

FanDuel Projection: 10.9

Michael Massey - 2B, KC  vs. Eduardo Rodriguez ($2,600 DK, $2,300 FD)

In terms of value, we'll take a look at Kansas City second baseman Michael Massey. It'll certainly come down to whether Massey will crack the starting lineup due to the platoon "disadvantage" but I don't think it would be wise for Kansas City to sit him. Massey projects to a 34.08% hard contact rate and a whopping .776 wOBA + ISO against the southpaw's pitch types, both numbers being more than enough for me to be confident in rostering Massey at his cheap price.

DraftKings Projection: 7.2

FanDuel Projection: 9.1

 

DraftKings, FanDuel Outfielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Eloy Jimenez - OF, CWS vs. Louie Varland ($5,500 DK, $3,700 FD)

In terms of outfielders go, we can take a look at a few top guys, with Phillies such as Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber being viable options. I personally like Eloy Jimenez more than both of them today though. Jimenez has earned his expensive price tag, hitting .301 with a .868 in 276 at-bats this season. He projects to a 52.44% hard contact rate and .912 wOBA + ISO against Minnesota's starter Louie Varland's pitch types. While his projections are relatively low, his metrics rank among the top of all players today.

DraftKings Projection: 9.4

FanDuel Projection: 12.2

Anthony Santander - OF, BAL vs. Nathan Eovaldi ($4,300 DK, $3,400 FD)

I mentioned earlier that I'll be looking at Baltimore bats this afternoon, and if you're looking at Baltimore you have to look at Anthony Santander. While he's only hitting .208 in September, he's crushed ten homers and knocked in 15 RBIs in 25 games this month. He projects to a 43.9% hard contact rate and .720 wOBA + ISO against Eovaldi this afternoon.

DraftKings Projection: 8.8

FanDuel Projection: 11.6

Brandon Marsh - OF, PHI vs. Javier Assad ($2,100 DK, $2,200 FD)

For my final outfielder play of the day, we'll be seeking some value in Brandon Marsh against Cubs righty Javier Assad today. This will mark Brandon Marsh's 35th game as a Phillie, and he's hitting .287 with a .732 OPS since joining the Phils. He projects to a 32.55% hard contact rate and a .617 wOBA + ISO against the righty.

DraftKings Projection: 8

FanDuel Projection: 10.3

 

DraftKings, FanDuel MLB DFS Stacks

Boston Red Sox vs. Mike Baumann

I'll start off with my favorite and the top-rated stack on the board for this afternoon's slate. The Red Sox rank tops in almost every category that I look at in terms of slate value against Orioles righty Mike Baumann. They've been very good against righties this season, ranking 10th in OPS (.725), 11th in wOBA (.316), and 16th in wRC+ (100).

Favorite Plays: Rafael Devers, Alex Verdugo, J.D. Martinez, Triston Casas, Rob Refsnyder

Baltimore Orioles vs. Nathan Eovaldi

Who doesn't love a game stack on a four-game slate, right? If only I could have recommended this Tuesday night when these teams combined for 21 runs in just five innings. While I don't anticipate a similar offensive output this afternoon, I think both of these offenses shape out well against each other. The Orioles rank just behind offenses at 13 in OPS (.713) and wOBA (.311), and actually are better in terms of wRC+, ranking 11th (103).

Favorite Plays: Cedric Mullins, Adley Rutschman, Anthony Santander, Gunnar Henderson, Rougned Odor

Also Consider: Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Royals



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

Jalen Thompson

Heading into Last Year With Cardinals?
Gabriel Bonfim

Looks For His Third UFC Win
Najee Harris

Suffers Eye Injury in Fireworks Mishap
Stephen Thompson

Returns At UFC Nashville
Steve Garcia

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Calvin Kattar

In Dire Need Of Victory
Morgan Charrière

Morgan Charriere A Favorite At UFC Nashville
Nate Landwehr

Aims To Bounce Back
MMA

Austen Lane Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Vitor Petrino

Set For His Heavyweight Debut
Tuco Tokkos

Set To Open Up UFC Nashville Main Card
Junior Tafa

Set For Light-Heavyweight Bout
Alex Bregman

Will Return to Red Sox This Weekend
Chris Sale

Braves Won't Consider Trading Chris Sale
Clarke Schmidt

to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery on Friday
Nick Nash

Unlikely to Make Falcons Active Roster
Lane Johnson

in No Rush To Retire
Jalen Williams

Signs Contract Extension With Thunder
Blake Corum

has "Gotten His Speed Back"
Jarquez Hunter

Picking Up Rams Offense Quickly
Alijah Martin

Agrees to Two-Way Deal With Raptors
Tristan Vukcevic

Set to Return to Washington
Kirk Cousins

Feels Misled by Falcons
Bijan Robinson

Says Falcons Have "Outlandish Goals" for the Running Game
Luther Burden III

Bears Expect Luther Burden III to be Ready for Training Camp
Cole Kmet

an Unlikely Trade Piece
Tony Pollard

Titans Hope to Balance Rushing Attack With Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears
Byron Buxton

Sitting Thursday
Quentin Johnston

Not Assured of Starting Role
Cordarrelle Patterson

on the Roster Bubble in Pittsburgh?
Shedeur Sanders

Not Assured of Roster Spot in Cleveland?
Wan'Dale Robinson

Hoping For More Downfield Opportunities
Anfernee Simons

Celtics Are "Actively Trying to Trade" Anfernee Simons
NBA

Alex Ducas Heading to Australia
Dominick Barlow

Inks Two-Way Deal With 76ers
Jordan McLaughlin

Spurs Re-Sign Jordan McLaughlin to One-Year Deal
Dylan Harper

Out Thursday, Expected to Play Saturday
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Homers Twice on Wednesday
Mike Trout

Homers Twice in Win Over Rangers
Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Leads Yankees to Victory
Salvador Perez

Crushes Two Homers in Win
Cleveland Browns

Greg Newsome on the Trade Block?
VJ Edgecombe

Diagnosed with a Sprained Thumb
Zach Tom

An Extension Candidate in Green Bay
Devin Booker

Agrees to Extension with Phoenix
Trevor Williams

to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Kyren Williams

Rams Not Willing to Pay Kyren Williams Top-Market Money?
Byron Buxton

Exits After Hit-by-Pitch, X-Rays Negative
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Playing on Wednesday
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
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
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
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
Luis Garcia

Fans Four in Rehab Outing
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
Jake Knapp

Fits the Mold for Success at The Renaissance Club
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
Sonny Milano

on Track to Be Ready for Training Camp
Jakub Dobes

Signs Two-Year Deal with Canadiens
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
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF