MLB Top Pitchers 5/22/24 Early Slate

In today’s MLB DFS slate, we have some intriguing pitching matchups that offer significant potential for DFS points. We’ll highlight the top pitchers to consider and provide insights into why they’re top plays today.

Additionally, we’ll identify a few under-the-radar pitchers who could provide great value.

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Top MLB DFS Pitchers

1. Tarik Skubal (DET) vs. Kansas City Royals

• Stats:
  • 31.9% K rate
  • 2.8% BB rate
  • .237 xwOBA
• Insights:
  • Skubal has been dominant, particularly against right-handed hitters, boasting a 34.3% strikeout rate. His ability to limit power and induce ground balls makes him a top play.
  • The Royals’ lineup has struggled against left-handed pitching, enhancing Skubal’s potential for a high strikeout game.

2. Hunter Brown (HOU) vs. Los Angeles Angels

• Stats:
  • 26.2% K rate
  • 11.1% BB rate
  • .338 xwOBA
• Insights:
  • Brown’s strikeout ability against both left and right-handed hitters makes him a strong option. His ground ball rate is solid, and he’s facing an Angels lineup that has been inconsistent.
  • The Angels’ tendency to strike out against right-handed pitching plays into Brown’s strengths.

3. Triston McKenzie (CLE) vs. New York Mets

• Stats:
  • 25.5% K rate
  • 11.7% BB rate
  • .268 xwOBA vs. RHH
• Insights:
  • McKenzie has shown an ability to dominate right-handed hitters with a high strikeout rate and low xwOBA. The Mets’ lineup, while potent, has vulnerabilities that McKenzie can exploit.
  • His recent form has been strong, and he’s capable of generating swings and misses with his breaking stuff.

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Under-the-Radar Plays

1. Tyler Anderson (LAA) vs. Houston Astros

• Stats:
  • 18.1% K rate
  • 9.7% BB rate
  • .342 xwOBA
• Insights:
  • Anderson’s matchup against a strong Astros lineup makes him a risky but potentially rewarding play. His strikeout and walk rates are concerning, but if he can limit walks, he could provide value.
  • The Astros’ lineup has some swing-and-miss potential, giving Anderson a chance to rack up strikeouts.

2. Cole Ragans (KC) vs. Detroit Tigers

• Stats:
  • 26.1% K rate
  • 8.2% BB rate
  • .276 xwOBA vs. RHH
• Insights:
  • Ragans’ ability to strike out right-handed hitters makes him a sneaky play against the Tigers. His solid ground ball rate and ability to limit power add to his appeal.
  • The Tigers’ lineup has struggled against left-handed pitching, increasing Ragans’ potential for a high-scoring DFS game.

3. Simeon Woods Richardson (MIN) vs. Washington Nationals

• Stats:
  • 19.4% K rate vs. LHH
  • 20.7% K rate vs. RHH
  • .334 xwOBA vs. LHH
• Insights:
  • Woods Richardson’s matchup against a Nationals lineup that has been inconsistent gives him under-the-radar potential. His ability to strike out both left and right-handed hitters makes him intriguing.
  • The Nationals’ lineup does not generate much power, which could help Woods Richardson go deeper into the game.

Summary

Today’s DFS slate offers a variety of pitching options that can provide significant value. By focusing on matchups and detailed statistics, you can build a strong pitching core for your DFS lineups.