MLB Top Stacks 5/23/24

When it comes to DFS, stacking your lineups with the right team can make all the difference. Today, we’re focusing on three top stacks that should be high on your radar, along with one under-the-radar stack. Let’s dig into the matchups and see why these teams are poised to produce.

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1. Philadelphia Phillies vs. Andrew Heaney (LHP)

Key Insights:

Andrew Heaney has struggled against right-handed hitters, giving up a .195 ISO and a .322 xwOBA to them. The Phillies’ lineup is loaded with power and right-handed bats who can take advantage of Heaney’s weaknesses.

• Kyle Schwarber (LHB): Even though he’s a lefty, Schwarber’s .217 ISO against left-handers this season makes him a threat.
• J.T. Realmuto (RHB): Realmuto boasts a .241 ISO and .360 xwOBA against lefties, making him a prime target.
• Bryce Harper (LHB): Harper’s .219 ISO and .369 xwOBA against left-handers show he can handle this matchup.
• Alec Bohm (RHB): With a .265 ISO against lefties, Bohm is another strong candidate.
• Nick Castellanos (RHB): Castellanos adds power with a .205 ISO against lefties.

Phillies Stack Strategy:

• Focus on the right-handed power bats.
• Include Harper despite the left-on-left matchup due to his overall hitting prowess.

2. New York Yankees vs. Luis Castillo (RHP)

Key Insights:

Luis Castillo has been excellent, but the Yankees have several hitters who excel against right-handed pitching.

• Juan Soto (LHB): With a .274 ISO and .438 xwOBA against righties, Soto is a must-have.
• Aaron Judge (RHB): Judge’s .325 ISO and .455 xwOBA against righties make him a top play.
• Giancarlo Stanton (RHB): Stanton has a .221 ISO and .318 xwOBA against right-handers.
• Alex Verdugo (LHB): Verdugo brings balance with a .188 ISO and .339 xwOBA.

Yankees Stack Strategy:

• Prioritize power hitters like Judge and Stanton.
• Include Soto and Verdugo for left-handed balance.

3. San Francisco Giants vs. Paul Skenes (RHP)

Key Insights:

Paul Skenes is a promising talent but faces a Giants lineup that can exploit his inexperience.

• LaMonte Wade Jr. (LHB): Wade’s .157 ISO and .388 xwOBA against righties make him a top pick.
• Thairo Estrada (RHB): Estrada’s .180 ISO against righties is solid.
• Jorge Soler (RHB): Soler’s .200 ISO and .341 xwOBA show his power potential.
• Mike Yastrzemski (LHB): Yastrzemski adds left-handed power with a .212 ISO.

Giants Stack Strategy:

• Focus on left-handed hitters who can exploit Skenes’ splits.
• Add right-handed power hitters like Estrada and Soler.

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Under-the-Radar Stack: Seattle Mariners vs. Luis Gil (RHP)

Key Insights:

Luis Gil has a high strikeout rate but also a propensity for giving up power, particularly to left-handed hitters.

• J.P. Crawford (LHB): Crawford’s .187 ISO and .340 xwOBA make him a sneaky good play.
• Dylan Moore (RHB): Moore’s .201 ISO against righties offers upside.
• Luke Raley (LHB): Raley’s .232 ISO is impressive.
• Julio Rodriguez (RHB): Rodriguez brings balance with a .175 ISO.

Mariners Stack Strategy:

• Target left-handed hitters to maximize power potential.
• Include high-upside right-handed bats like Rodriguez.

Summary:

• Top Stacks: Phillies, Yankees, Giants.
• Under-the-Radar Stack: Mariners.

These stacks have the potential to produce big points today. Focus on the matchups, exploit the weaknesses of the pitchers, and build your DFS lineups accordingly. Happy stacking!