Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/31/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With games scattered throughout the day, we're down to a […]

Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/31/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a nearly identical slate today with seven early games and six games in primetime. In this article, we will focus on the early seven-game slate. Be sure to stay tuned for Kevin's main slate picks as well! This article contains my picks for the seven-game early slate on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, for […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Drives In A Run In Tuesday's Win

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-4 with a single, an RBI, a stolen base, and a walk in Tuesday's 9-4 win against the Miami Marlins. The 24-year-old has not collected multiple hits in his last nine games and has not hit a double in over two weeks. Tatis is still hitting for great power […]

Oswaldo Cabrera Continues To Struggle At The Plate

New York Yankees utility fielder Oswaldo Cabrera went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in his most recent start on Monday. Cabrera has had an abysmal start to the season, slashing .195/.246/.292 through the first two months. The 24-year-old has been a valuable team member due to his defensive versatility. Still, with Josh Donaldson and Giancarlo Stanton returning from IL soon, Cabrera may […]

Wil Myers Still Experiencing Shoulder Pain, Could Undergo MRI

Cincinnati Reds first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers (shoulder) is no longer dealing with a kidney stone which forced him onto the injured list, but is still dealing with shoulder pain from a left shoulder strain, per manager David Bell. The 32-year-old may undergo an MRI in Cincinnati. Myers was an intriguing late-round fantasy pick this season […]

TJ Friedl Exits Tuesday With Left Hamstring Tightness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) exited Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Red Sox in the fourth inning with left hamstring tightness. Friedl went 0-for-3 with an RBI and a strikeout before being replaced by Jose Barrero. After the game, manager David Bell called the injury "minor", saying, "His goal is to be available off […]

Giancarlo Stanton Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) began a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset Tuesday, going 0-for-3 with a walk. The 33-year-old has been out since mid-April with a left hamstring strain, but he could potentially return to the Yankees as soon as this weekend at the Dodgers. Stanton was off to a […]

Tigers Trade For Jake Marisnick Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers swung a deal with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, acquiring outfielder Jake Marisnick in exchange for cash considerations, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. The 32-year-old will join the big league club, and there will be a corresponding move on Wednesday. The team's in need of some outfield […]

Harrison Bader Heading To The Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) will take another trip to the injured list on Tuesday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. The 28-year-old suffered a right hamstring strain in Monday's game and underwent an MRI earlier on Tuesday. It's unclear how long he'll be out, but that's tough news for fantasy […]

Alex Call Getting A Rest Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Alex Call is out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest against Tony Gonsolin and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Call has been cold all season with the bat, hitting .209 with three home runs and three steals across 52 games. Instead, Ildemaro Vargas will see time in left and bat ninth. Through 16 […]

Miguel Vargas Absent On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Vargas is missing from Tuesday's lineup for the game against Jake Irvin and the Washington Nationals. The rookie infielder is slashing .225/.328/.414 with five home runs, 26 runs, 25 RBI, and two steals over 51 games. Mookie Betts will move over to the keystone, and Jason Heyward will take […]

Riley Greene Leaves Tuesday's Contest With A Leg Issue

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (leg) left Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers in the third inning after feeling discomfort in his lower left leg, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Before his exit, the youngster was 0-for-1 with a strikeout, but he's enjoyed a strong campaign thus far with the bat, […]

Kevin Kiermaier Remains Out On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran outfielder exited early during Saturday's game due to back discomfort. As a result, Kiermaier will miss his second straight game on Tuesday. It sounds like this is a minor issue, so fantasy managers […]

Brent Rooker Remains Out Of The Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This marks the second day in a row that Rooker has sat out for rest purposes. He did pinch-hit during Monday's game, but was replaced on the bath paths after drawing a walk. That being said, possibly […]

Jesse Winker Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Jesse Winker (neck) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 28) on Tuesday with a cervical strain and recalled infielder Abraham Toro from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Winker, who has had a brutal year to this point in his first year in Milwaukee, figures to miss extensive […]

Luis Matos - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Luis Matos, OF, San Francisco Giants ANALYSIS: Signed as part of the Giants' 2018 international class that also brought the club's top team prospects Marco Luciano and Jairo Pomares. Originally highly-regarded due to his defense in center field, Matos carried a very strong hit tool in his first two seasons, despite missing 2020 due to the pandemic. […]

Harrison Bader Could Land On Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) will at the very least miss the next few games, and his injury could require a trip to the injured list, according to manager Aaron Boone. Bader left Monday night's Memorial Day game early against the Seattle Mariners with a right-hamstring injury, and he's undergoing an MRI exam […]

Bryce Harper Resting On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper is taking the day off on Tuesday against the division-rival New York Mets. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried, as this appears to just be a normal day of rest for the former MVP. Since returning from elbow reconstruction as the team's primary designated hitter, Harper has been excellent, hitting […]

Marlins Reinstate Jesus Sanchez From Injured List

The Miami Marlins reinstated outfielder Jesus Sanchez (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Xavier Edwards to the minors in a corresponding move. Sanchez is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, but the 25-year-old could eventually stepped back into meaningful playing time for the […]

Juan Soto Returns To Lineup Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday to face right-hander Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins. Soto is starting in left field and batting third in the lineup. Soto was limited to close out the weekend series against the New York Yankees in the Bronx because of […]

Cedric Mullins Hits Injured List, Aaron Hicks Signs

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right-groin strain while outfielder Aaron Hicks has been signed to a major-league contract. Mullins appeared to injure himself while running down the first baseline on Monday and, unsurprisingly, will need time to heal. It's been another big season for the […]

Matt Vierling Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling has been placed on the 10-day injured list with low back soreness. It's one of a flurry of moves for the Tigers Tuesday afternoon as ace Eduardo Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day IL with a finger injury while infielder Tyler Nevin and pitcher Braden Bristo have been recalled in […]

Bryan De La Cruz Getting Rare Start Out Of The Leadoff Spot Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz is getting a rare start out of the leadoff spot Tuesday when the club takes on left-hander Ryan Weathers and the visiting San Diego Padres. It's just the second start out of the one-hole this season for the 26-year-old who has recovered since struggling to begin the month […]

Raimel Tapia Hitting In Leadoff Spot Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Raimel Tapia is starting out of the leadoff spot Tuesday night when the club hosts right-hander Ben Lively and the Cincinnati Reds. It's a fairly rare start for the speedster, as Alex Verdugo has been a constant out of the leadoff spot for the BoSox this season, appearing in 51 of […]

James Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: James Wood, OF, Washington Nationals ANALYSIS: The towering 6'6" Wood was drafted out of IMG Academy in the second round in 2021 by the Padres. A bundle of raw tools, Wood quickly added strength to his frame while not losing any flexibility or athleticism. His raw power began to flash last season, mashing towering […]

Alex Verdugo Getting Rare Breather Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is getting a rare day off Tuesday when the club opens up a series with the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Technically, it's his second day off in a row, as the Red Sox were idle on Monday. Verdugo has been a constant atop the Red Sox lineup and in right […]

Gabriel Gonzalez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Gabriel Gonzalez, OF, Seattle Mariners ANALYSIS: Gonzalez was signed by the Mariners in February 2021 out of Venezuela with mixed reviews due to the difficulty of seeing the outfielder during the pandemic. He quickly made an impact in the DSL, slashing .287/.371/.521 with seven home runs and nine steals in 54 games in 2021. […]

Jarred Kelenic Steals Career-High Seventh Base

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic continued to produce for his fantasy managers in the team's 10-4 loss to the visiting New York Yankees on Monday night, when he went 2-for-4 with a run scored, a strikeout and his seventh stolen base of the season. Kelenic's seventh stolen base of the year set a new career-high. […]

Billy Hamilton Approaching Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (hamstring) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the next week to 10 days, according to general manager Rick Hahn. Hamilton has been sidelined since May 10 due to a left-hamstring strain, but he could return to the White Sox in early June as long as he doesn't have […]

Eloy Jimenez Hits Fifth Homer Of The Season

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with his fifth home run of the season, two RBI, a run scored and a strikeout in the team's 6-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Memorial Day on Monday night. The long ball was Jimenez's first since returning from the injured list on Sunday. The […]