After a few fun afternoon matchups, Wednesday night baseball features seven games on the main DFS fantasy baseball slate, which begins at 7:07 p.m. ET. It’s another solid slate of midweek MLB action as some teams finish out their series before moving on to a new matchup for the weekend. Let’s look at the 14 teams in the player pool and find some solid MLB DFS picks for the evening slate.
The big spots on Wednesday’s slate are the two launching pads, where offense and home runs should continue to flourish. Most DFS fantasy veterans know Coors Field in Denver, where the rarified air and the Rockies’ suspect pitching usually result in plenty of fantasy goodness. This week, though, Las Vegas Ballpark has entered the chat as another homer-happy haven for offense, with 17 homers smashed in the two games the Brewers and A’s have played at the home of the Triple-A Aviators. The A’s’ new ballpark is scheduled to open in 2028, and it may or may not be quite as hitter-friendly, but for now, we know this ballpark hasn’t been able to contain the offense the last two days, setting up both lineups as good targets this Wednesday night. Some bad weather could also be in the mix this week, with uncertain forecasts in New York, Kansas City and Chicago. Be sure to check the latest forecasts to see if any adjustments are needed before the scheduled first pitch. It’s always true, but it’s especially important to consider the different environment factors when making your MLB DFS picks for this Wednesday.
Let’s dive into the seven-game Wednesday night slate and pick out some top studs and values for your MLB DFS lineups on DraftKings. This article was written before starting lineups were announced.
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Stud
Jesus Luzardo, Philadelphia Phillies at Toronto Blue Jays, $8,500 — With two homer-happy ballparks and so much rain in the mix, it’s a high-risk pitching slate overall. While Luzardo has typically been a very volatile option this season, he actually looks relatively safe since he’s indoors and playing at Rogers Centre against the Blue Jays this Wednesday. He comes at a solid salary and brings good upside due to his strikeout potential when he’s on top of his game.
On the season, Luzardo is 4-4 with a 4.68 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 73 innings. He’s actually had most of his success on the road, where he’s averaging an impressive 21.9 FPTS per start. He’s 3-0 with a 1.54 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in his six road starts, but at home, he’s 1-4 with a 7.58 ERA and 1.45 WHIP. Keeping with that trend, Luzardo was knocked around by the White Sox at home in his last outing, finishing with just 1.5 FPTS. He has 14+ FPTS in each of his last four road starts.
Value
David Peterson, New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals, $7,300 — As long as the storms stay north of the city, Peterson is another pitcher who can be a solid value play. Peterson had one ugly outing against the Reds, where he actually lost -1.2 FPTS, but other than that, he had 13+ FPTS in five of his last six outings.
Peterson has a 5.18 ERA on the season, but he has been better since working as a bulk reliever after an opener. With Austin Warren ($4,000) starting things off against St. Louis, Peterson will not have to work the minimum to qualify for the win, and the team should be sure to line him up for a dry spell in the game. He doesn’t typically bring dominant strikeout upside, but he has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five of his last six appearances, which is enough to make him a good value on this slate of high-risk arms.
INFIELD
Stud
3B Zack Gelof, Athletics vs. Milwaukee Brewers, $4,300 — For offense, it’s basically a question of how many players you can cram in your lineup from the two homer-fests. Gelof is a great option at 3B since he’s only $4,300 and can be used along with Shea Langeliers ($5,700) and Nick Kurtz ($5,900) if you have the salary available. Langeliers homered in the first game of the series, and Kurtz homered three times in the two games, producing 37 FPTS on Monday and 18 FPTS on Tuesday.
Gelof also went yard in both contests in Vegas, producing 21 FPTS on Monday and 14 FPTS on Tuesday. He has at least 7 FPTS in four straight and is averaging 8.2 FPTS per game over his last 10 contests while raising his batting average to .266 on the season, a huge improvement from a contact perspective since he was sent to Triple-A to figure things out. As a righty, Gelof is on the better side of the splits against Brandon Sproat ($5,500), who has allowed righties to hit seven of the 11 homers against him with a .280 average, a .378 wOBA and a 12.0% barrel rate.
Value
SS/OF Cole Carrigg, Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs, $2,500 — With Vegas playing so offense-friendly, you could almost talk yourself into Alika Williams ($2,500) as a bargain play, but an even better option is to head for the Rockies and use rookie Cole Carrigg in the outfield or at shortstop with his extremely affordable salary. With Jordan Beck (hamstring), Mickey Moniak (ankle), Brenton Doyle (oblique) and Tyler Freeman (concussion) all on the IL right now, the switch-hitting Carrigg should be set for regular playing time.
In Triple-A, he slashed .338/.414/.529 with six home runs and 30 stolen bases in 57 games. Those numbers are boosted by the offense-friendly Pacific Coast League, but Carrigg has real fantasy upside with a little power and plenty of speed for the Rockies as they take on Shota Imanaga ($8,000) at Coors.
OUTFIELD
Stud
Tyler Soderstrom, Athletics vs. Milwaukee Brewers, $4,700 — Soderstrom has definitely enjoyed his trip to Vegas. The lefty went 3-for-4 with two homers and 39 FPTS in the opener and homered again on Tuesday on his way to 18 FPTS. Even though he’s a lefty, he still has a good enough matchup against Sproat and a beleaguered Brewers bullpen to be a nice play under $5K with plenty of power potential. Even before coming to Vegas, Soderstrom was starting to heat up, averaging 12.8 FPTS per game over his last 10 contests.
Value
Carson Benge, New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals, $3,600 — If we’re leaving the two launch pads, let’s keep it cheap and target a premium lineup spot like Benge in the leadoff spot for the Mets. After struggling following his Opening Day homer, Benge has locked in and become a great fantasy asset since moving to the leadoff spot for New York. He hit leadoff for the first time on May 12, and since then, he’s hitting .324 with four doubles, four homers, four stolen bases and a .381 wOBA. He has averaged 12 FPTS per game in his last 10 contests, highlighted by his 37 FPTS on Sunday when he went 5-for-5. He actually has two games with 30+ FPTS in his last six contests, showing his elite ceiling that makes him worth considering, even outside of the two offensive showcases.
