:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69192860/1232403994.0.jpg)
Tuesday’s main DraftKings MLB slate has a start time of 7:05 p.m. ET. For up-to-the-minute news related to today’s DraftKings MLB slate, download the DK Live app and follow DK Live on Twitter at @dklive.
The idea of this fantasy baseball rankings page is to rank the top DraftKings options in each salary range, helping you make quick decisions when debating which players to roster for the upcoming main DraftKings MLB slate.
One of the best ways to find hitter value in DraftKings MLB contests is through lineup slot upgrades after pricing has been set. These lineup slot upgrades often do not happen until teams release lineups a few hours before the game locks. Check back before lock to see potential updates to the rankings.
Get a free DraftKings contest ticket with your first deposit! Claim the offer at the DraftKings Playbook Promo page!
Refer a friend and get $20 DK Dollars! Head to the DraftKings Playbook Promo page for more details!
Set your DraftKings fantasy baseball lineups here: MLB $200K Rally Cap [$50K to 1st]
Notable Lineup Absences
| Team | Name | Position | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Name | Position | Injury Status |
| Chicago White Sox | Luis Robert | LF | Jake Lamb will start in Robert's absence. |
| Toronto Blue Jays | George Springer | OF | Springer is close to returning to action, but he won't be active Tuesday. |
| Chicago Cubs | Javier Baez | SS | Nico Hoerner will continue to start at SS with Baez out. |
DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Odds
| Teams | Moneyline | Total Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Teams | Moneyline | Total Runs |
| MIN Twins | -115 | Over 8.5 |
| CLE Indians | -104 | Under 8.5 |
| KC Royals | -114 | Over 8 |
| PIT Pirates | -103 | Under 8 |
| NY Yankees | -186 | Over 9.5 |
| BAL Orioles | +160 | Under 9.5 |
| WAS Nationals | -118 | Over 8.5 |
| TOR Blue Jays | +100 | Under 8.5 |
| BOS Red Sox | +128 | Over 8.5 |
| NY Mets | -148 | Under 8.5 |
| OAK Athletics | -114 | Over 8 |
| TB Rays | -103 | Under 8 |
| CHI Cubs | +145 | Over 8.5 |
| ATL Braves | -165 | Under 8.5 |
| MIA Marlins | +140 | Over 8 |
| MIL Brewers | -165 | Under 8 |
| PHI Phillies | -112 | Over 8.5 |
| STL Cardinals | -107 | Under 8.5 |
| LA Angels | -155 | Over 9 |
| TEX Rangers | +133 | Under 9 |
| DET Tigers | +215 | Over 8 |
| CHI White Sox | -250 | Under 8 |
| SEA Mariners | +165 | Over 8.5 |
| HOU Astros | -195 | Under 8.5 |
| SD Padres | -157 | Over 9 |
| ARI Diamondbacks | +135 | Under 9 |
| COL Rockies | +145 | Over 8 |
| SF Giants | -167 | Under 8 |
| CIN Reds | +205 | Over 7.5 |
| LA Dodgers | -240 | Under 7.5 |
Pitchers
All
| Player Name | Position | Opp | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player Name | Position | Opp | Salary |
| Lucas Giolito | SP | DET | $9,500 |
| Cristian Javier | SP | SEA | $9,300 |
| David Peterson | SP | BOS | $7,500 |
| Frankie Montas | SP | TB | $7,300 |
| Jose Quintana | SP | TEX | $6,500 |
Hitters
Studs ($5,000+)
| Player Name | Position | Opp | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player Name | Position | Opp | Salary |
| Mike Trout | OF | TEX | $6,300 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | OF | CHC | $6,200 |
| Bryce Harper | OF | STL | $6,000 |
| Freddie Freeman | 1B | CHC | $5,900 |
| Mookie Betts | OF | CIN | $5,800 |
| Aaron Judge | OF | BAL | $5,600 |
| Justin Turner | 3B | CIN | $5,400 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SS | ARI | $5,400 |
| Trea Turner | SS | TOR | $5,200 |
| Jose Altuve | 2B | SEA | $5,000 |
Midrange ($4,000-$4,900)
| Player Name | Position | Opp | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player Name | Position | Opp | Salary |
| Anthony Rendon | 3B | TEX | $4,900 |
| Manny Machado | 3B | ARI | $4,800 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | OF | BAL | $4,700 |
| Gary Sanchez | C | BAL | $4,700 |
| Max Muncy | 1B/2B | CIN | $4,600 |
| Trey Mancini | 1B | NYY | $4,600 |
| Will Smith | C | CIN | $4,600 |
| Kris Bryant | 3B/OF | ATL | $4,500 |
| Josh Bell | 1B | TOR | $4,400 |
| Shohei Ohtani | 1B/OF | TEX | $4,300 |
| Gleyber Torres | SS | BAL | $4,200 |
| Kyle Schwarber | OF | TOR | $4,100 |
| George Springer | OF | WAS | $4,100 |
Salary Relief ($3,900 and under)
| Player Name | Position | Opp | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player Name | Position | Opp | Salary |
| Mark Canha | OF | TB | $3,900 |
| Starlin Castro | 3B | TOR | $3,800 |
| Austin Meadows | OF | OAK | $3,600 |
| Avisail Garcia | OF | MIA | $3,500 |
| Gio Urshela | 3B | BAL | $3,100 |
| Aaron Hicks | OF | BAL | $3,000 |
| Rougned Odor | 2B/3B | BAL | $3,000 |
| Kole Calhoun | OF | SD | $2,800 |
| Rowdy Tellez | 1B | WAS | $2,800 |
| Clint Frazier | OF | BAL | $2,700 |
| Tyrone Taylor | OF | MIA | $2,400 |
| Yadiel Hernandez | OF | TOR | $2,000 |
Offense Notes
Prioritizing Yankees Stacks Again
The Yankees were predictably extremely highly owned on Monday’s slate, and despite the fact that it didn’t work out it looks like they’re going to be the highest owned team on Tuesday once again. The prices on the Yankees are just simply far too low, with Aaron Hicks ($3,100), Gio Urshela ($3,000), Rougned Odor ($3,000), and Clint Frazier ($2,700) all substantially underpriced. Giancarlo Stanton ($4,700) is a strong value on the high end against a below-average lefty in Bruce Zimmerman ($6,000), and playing four or five Yankees bats in cash games seems like the right move. In GPPs, this once again comes down to ownership, and while the stack sets up better than any other on the slate there’s just going to be too much popularity amongst this group to create and edge in tournaments. The same logic from Monday applies where playing Yankees’ hitters is fine, but stacking five of them is going to make it too hard to create a sufficiently unique lineup.
Expensive Teams Going Overlooked Again
In addition to the Yankees, there are a few teams that offer a good mix of salary savings as well as high end players, with the most notable choices being the Padres and Angels. The Giants and Brewers offer cheap values to help afford some of the expensive pitching, but beyond that there are going to be a lot of good offenses that aren’t priorities. The Red Sox, White Sox, Astros, and Phillies are all extremely expensive and won’t be able to fit very easily with pitchers like Max Scherzer ($10,900), Walker Buehler ($10,200), and Lucas Giolito ($9,500), but all four are in good matchups (with the exception of maybe Boston) and won’t have very much ownership. Playing some of these teams with cheaper pitchers is probably the easiest way to make viable contrarian lineups on Tuesday’s slate.
Jays Hitters in a Good Spot vs. Scherzer?
Max Scherzer is the most expensive and maybe the best pitcher on Tuesday’s slate, but the priorities maybe should actually be on the other side of this game. As mentioned above, it’s going to be hard to differentiate while using expensive pitching, and Scherzer’s salary is extremely restrictive. It’s also true that Scherzer has seen a slight velocity drop in 2021, but he’s managed to go three straight starts without allowing a home run in spite of that. Scherzer did allow four homers in his first start of the year against the Braves though, and he can be homer prone at times since he’s a fairly extreme fly ball pitcher. The Blue Jays offense is among the best in baseball when healthy and they should be getting George Springer ($4,100) back from the IL ahead of tonight’s game. The park in Dunedin is also hitter friendly especially the warmer it gets, and the leverage against a likely-popular Scherzer could be a sneaky move with a lot of upside in GPPs.
Set your DraftKings fantasy baseball lineups here: MLB $200K Rally Cap [$50K to 1st]
For sports betting, head over to DraftKings Sportsbook or download the DraftKings Sportsbook app.
Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of the applicable MLB entity. All rights reserved.
Put your knowledge to the test. Sign up for DraftKings and experience the game inside the game.
All views expressed are my own. I am an employee of DraftKings and am ineligible to play in public DFS or DKSB contests.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL).
Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ/WV/PA/MI), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (NH/CO), 1-800-BETS OFF(IA), 1-888-532-3500 (VA) or call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN).
21+ (18+ NH). CO/IL/IN/IA/NH/NJ/PA/TN/VA/WV/MI only. Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for full terms and conditions.