Tonight's main slate comes with some weather issues, but hopefully no postponements. Please check before lock for any last minute changes if playing any DFS contests. There's some intriguing match-ups but no Coors Field, so lineup builds could find differentiation through upside bargain bats. Remember, any player at a lower price usually happens for a reason. Good luck!
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Jack Mayfield, Los Angeles Angels - 3B/SS ($3,200 on DraftKings), SS ($2,400 on FanDuel)
Ranking among the American League leaders in home runs since the All-Star break, it's easy to overlook Mayfield but he's a boom or bust option for tournament play this evening. He faces southpaw, Tarik Skubal, giving up 2.3 home runs per nine innings this year which suits his skill set well entering tonight's match-up with a .387 isolated power through 34 plate appearances this year. Add in his .250/.317/.572 slash in the second half and profit if he launches a home run tonight in Detroit.
Jake Meyers, Houston - OF ($2,200 on DraftKings, $2,700 on FanDuel)
Another potentially low-owned target on this slate, in a limited sample, Meyers owns a .294/.368/.706 slash against right-handed pitching since his promotion with a double and two home runs in 19 plate appearances. This equates to a robust .412 isolated power with a 1.074 OPS. Of course, he's also recorded seven strikeouts against one walk, so like Mayfield above rates as an all or nothing play with upside if he racks up an extra-base hit or hits a home run.
Ranger Suárez, Philadelphia - SP ($5,700 on DraftKings, $6,500 on FanDuel)
A bonus play for the FAmily on tonight's slate. Suarez continues his transition as a starting pitcher after logging 4.1 innings giving up three hits, an earned run and two walks with four strikeouts his last time out against the Dodgers. In the second half, he possesses a 1.76 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP over 15.1 innings and a 25.4 strikeout percentage. One would prefer he gets a chance at the win bonus, but there's a chance he returns two-to-three times value in a repeat of his last outing with potential for more if he lasts five innings in the desert.
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Luis Robert, Chicago White Sox - OF ($3,300)
Taking advantage of injuries depressing the price point of a talented player, Robert can be used at home versus a left-handed starter tonight. He's racked up four doubles and a home run this year against them with a .355/.412/.581 slash line and a .226 isolated power. Better yet, he's part of a strong lineup and could steal a base or hit a home run making him an alluring play tonight.
Andy Ibáñez, Texas - 2B ($2,800)
Produced his team's only run with a solo home run off of Tyler Anderson last night and gets another southpaw, Marco Gonazles, this evening. Ibanez carries a .297 batting average facing left-handed pitching with two home runs this year and could repeat his efforts from Tuesday in a similar circumstance.
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Andrew Vaughn, Chicago White Sox - 1B/OF ($2,500)
Armed with the better price tag on FanDuel, Vaughn leads his team with a .330 isolated power facing left-handed pitching generating 10 doubles and seven home runs with 36 runs plus RBI this year against them. Backed up by his 1.067 OPS and .319/.418/.649 slash line, he's in a prime spot in tonight's match-up with Cole Irvin. Not in lineup for White Sox... UPDATE: Vaughn is not playing.
Yoshi Tsutsugo, Pittsburgh - 3B/OF ($2,000)
Looking for a measure of revenge, Tsutsugo recorded a pinch-hit double during his debut with Pittsburgh on Monday, after being waived by the Dodgers, then hit clean-up on Tuesday night, with another double. Tonight, he faces Mitch White, who gives up 2.3 home runs per nine innings this year putting Tsutsugo into an envious position as a slugger way below the radar and could return four times value with a home run. Tremendous pivot on this slate.
Abraham Toro, Seattle - 2B ($2,700)
Surging since the All-Star break, Toro owns a .277/.370/.521 slash with six home runs and 12 RBI over 22 games spanning 108 plate appearances. His 9.3 walk rate versus a 13.6 strikeout percentage insulates his floor from a DFS standpoint reaching base in 37 percent of his at-bats in this sample. If Seattle gets to Mike Foltynewicz tonight, Toro should be an active member of it, fueling his upside at this price point. He's also 3-for-5 in past meetings with a double in them.
Player News
Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts added that Glasnow is getting close to facing hitters again, which would put him in line to make a minor league rehab start before the end of the month. The 31-year-old fantasy ace is working his way back from shoulder inflammation and is unlikely to make it back to the Dodgers’ rotation until some point in July.
Emmet Sheehan (elbow) is targeting four innings in his next minor league rehab start this week for Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that they’ll discuss whether to call up Sheehan after his next outing later this week. He threw three innings on Saturday for Triple-A Oklahoma City in his third minor league rehab outing and appears to be close to making it back to Los Angeles’ injury-depleted rotation. The 25-year-old righty missed last season recovering from Tommy John surgery. He would have some immediate appeal for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues.
Pirates promoted SS/OF prospect Konnor Griffin to High-A Greensboro.
Griffin’s meteoric rise finds him as a top-10 prospect for dynasty purposes already after hitting .333/.396/.536 with nine homers and 26 steals across 231 plate appearances in 50 games for Low-A Bradenton during his professional debut. The 19-year-old prodigy earns the lightning-quick promotion after leading the entire Florida State League in hits (70) while also ranking second in both home runs and stolen bases. He looks like a potential franchise cornerstone for Pittsburgh in a couple years.
Blue Jays promoted RHP prospect Trey Yesavage to Double-A New Hampshire.
One of the fastest-rising pitching prospects in the fantasy landscape this season, Yesavage heads to the upper minors after recording a pristine 2.13 ERA and 88/19 K/BB ratio across 50 2/3 innings (11 starts) between High-A Vancouver and Low-A Dunedin. The hard-throwing 21-year-old righty was the 20th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and has already ascended to a top-50 range prospect for dynasty purposes.
Dodgers RHP Chris Stratton has elected free agency.
Stratton was jettisoned from Los Angeles’ relief mix over the weekend and will head out to test the free agent waters after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 34-year-old veteran reliever made three relief appearances for the Dodgers during a couple brief stint with the club since late May.
Padres manager Mike Shildt told reporters Michael King (shoulder) remains shut down from throwing as the club continues to gather medical information.
Shildt added that King remains in a “holding pattern” as the club’s medical staff determines the best treatment options and determines whether there are alternatives besides the rest and rehabilitation route. The 30-year-old righty remains without a definitive return timetable after hitting the injured list back in late May with a pinched nerve in his right shoulder. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect him back any time in the near future.