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The top MLB DFS daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel, DraftKings on July 24, 2024. Mike Barner's MLB DFS sleeper picks for building optimal DFS rosters.
There is plenty of day baseball to get excited about Wednesday. Still, there will be eight games left to make up the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel.
This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 7/24/2024, with the slate starting at 6:40 p.m. EDT. 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. Monitoring injury news and today's MLB starting lineups is also essential.
Good luck, RotoBallers!
DraftKings, FanDuel Pitchers - MLB DFS Lineup Picks
Gerrit Cole vs. NYM ($9,400 DraftKings; $10,000 FanDuel)
After a few rough outings in his return from injury, Cole looks to be settling in. In his last two starts, he has allowed two runs and recorded 15 strikeouts across 12 innings. One of those outings was against the Orioles, making the feat even more impressive. For a slate with limited options, Cole has one of the highest upsides among projected starting pitchers.
Nathan Eovaldi vs. CWS ($8,800 DraftKings; $9,900 FanDuel)
Eovaldi struggled in his last start, giving up six runs to the Orioles over five innings. He still has a 1.07 WHIP for the season, thanks in large part to him allowing just 80 hits over 99 innings. Look for him to thrive in a matchup against the White Sox, who have the lowest OPS and have scored the fewest runs in baseball.
Michael Wacha vs. ARI ($7,700 DraftKings; $9,000 FanDuel)
Wacha has proven to be an excellent addition to the Royals, recording a 3.55 ERA and 3.56 FIP over 17 starts. He has given up just 0.8 HR/9 and has limited hitters to a 33.7% hard-hit rate. The Diamondbacks have been successful against left-handed pitchers, recording a .762 OPS against them. However, righties have limited them to a .717 OPS.
Also consider: Tanner Bibee vs. DET, Zach Eflin at TB
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DraftKings, FanDuel Infielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks
Bobby Witt Jr. – SS, KC vs. Ryne Nelson ($6,400 DK; $4,700 FD)
Witt is among the hottest players in baseball, hitting 34-for-67 (.507) with a .925 slugging percentage across his last 17 games. For the season, he is up to 18 home runs and 23 stolen bases. Expect him to be a major problem for Nelson, who has a 1.39 WHIP and has only recorded a 17.0% strikeout rate.
Bobby Witt Jr. is now 13-for-16 since the All-Star break after this RBI double. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/4mpoV68ztv
— MLB (@MLB) July 24, 2024
Vinnie Pasquantino – 1B, KC vs. Ryne Nelson ($4,700 DK; $3,100 FD)
With Nelson struggling, Pasquantino is another appealing member of the Royals to target. This game being played in Kansas City could also benefit Pasquantino. He only has a .159 ISO and a .277 wOBA on the road this year, but he has a .177 ISO and a .348 wOBA at home.
Xander Bogaerts – 2B, SD vs. Mitchell Parker ($3,900 DK; $2,700 FD)
Bogaerts has been limited to a .085 ISO and a .268 wOBA this season. However, he has recorded two hits in five of six games since coming off the injured list. Parker is in the midst of a rough patch, allowing at least four runs in three of his last five starts. Bogaerts won’t do much damage to your budget, and he comes with some upside, making him an appealing tournament option.
Also consider: Gunnar Henderson, Manny Machado, Nathaniel Lowe
DraftKings, FanDuel Outfielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks
Teoscar Hernandez – OF, LAD vs. Robbie Ray ($5,000 DK; $3,400 FD)
Hernandez has bounced back from a disappointing season with the Mariners to record a .222 ISO and a .355 wOBA this year. He continues to have excellent quality of contact, posting a 14.9% barrel rate. For his career, he has a 13.9% barrel rate. This will be the first start of the season for Ray, who is coming off Tommy John surgery and has a history of command issues. As he looks to shake off the rust, Hernandez has the potential to give him problems.
Adolis Garcia – OF, TEX vs. Chris Flexen ($4,500 DK; $3,200 FD)
Garcia has struggled, batting .206 with a .287 wOBA. However, he has still hit for power, launching 17 home runs. That makes him a noteworthy option for his matchup with Flexen. While it hasn’t been as bad as the 2.2 HR/9 that Flexen allowed last season, he continues to struggle in that department by giving up 1.5 HR/9 this year.
Adolis García gives the Rangers an early lead on his ring night! pic.twitter.com/9IJGU7wT2N
— Michael Bier (@MichaelJBier) July 24, 2024
Jesus Sanchez – OF, MIA vs. Chayce McDermott ($3,500 DK; $2,900 FD)
Sanchez is on a bit of a hot streak, hitting 11-for-35 (.314) with three home runs and three doubles over his last 10 games. He has just a .651 OPS on the road this season, but he has recorded a .788 OPS at home. At such cheap salaries, Sanchez is worth considering against McDermott, who will be making his first career start in the majors.
Also consider: Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Wyatt Langford
DraftKings, FanDuel MLB DFS Stacks
1. Royals vs. Ryne Nelson
- Favorite Plays: Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, Salvador Perez
2. Rangers vs. Chris Flexen
- Favorite Plays: Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia, Nathaniel Lowe
3. Orioles vs. Edward Cabrera
- Favorite Plays: Gunnar Henderson, Anthony Santander, Ryan O’Hearn
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