MLB Top Stacks 6/10/24

Today’s MLB DFS slate presents several high-upside stacking options. Here are the top three stacks, along with one under-the-radar stack that could provide excellent value. Each stack is based on matchups against struggling pitchers, offering potential for big fantasy points.

1. New York Yankees vs. Seth Lugo (Kansas City Royals)

Key Insights:

• Pitcher Analysis:
  • Lugo’s Struggles:
    • K%: 24.8%
    • BB%: 5.0%
    • ISO: .161 (vs. LHB), .144 (vs. RHB)
    • wOBA: .328 (vs. LHB), .309 (vs. RHB)

Why the Yankees are a Top Stack:

• Power Potential: The Yankees boast power hitters like Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, who can exploit Lugo’s weaknesses, especially given their high ISO.
• Walk Rate: Lugo’s decent strikeout rate is mitigated by the Yankees’ patient approach, leading to more opportunities.
• Hitter Performance:
  • Aaron Judge (R): .357 ISO, .466 xwOBA
  • Juan Soto (L): .281 ISO, .441 xwOBA

Key Players to Target:

• Aaron Judge (R)
• Juan Soto (L)
• Giancarlo Stanton (R)
• Anthony Rizzo (L)

2. Houston Astros vs. Kyle Harrison (San Francisco Giants)

Key Insights:

• Pitcher Analysis:
  • Harrison’s Struggles:
    • K%: 21.6% (vs. LHB), 22.2% (vs. RHB)
    • BB%: 7.2% (vs. LHB), 7.3% (vs. RHB)
    • ISO: .184 (vs. LHB), .186 (vs. RHB)
    • wOBA: .345 (vs. LHB), .333 (vs. RHB)

Why the Astros are a Top Stack:

• Balanced Lineup: Houston has a balanced lineup that can hit both lefties and righties effectively.
• Hitter Performance:
  • Yordan Alvarez (L): .203 ISO, .368 xwOBA
  • Jose Altuve (R): .158 ISO, .329 xwOBA

Key Players to Target:

• Jose Altuve (R)
• Yordan Alvarez (L)
• Alex Bregman (R)
• Jeremy Pena (R)

3. Minnesota Twins vs. Dakota Hudson (Colorado Rockies)

Key Insights:

• Pitcher Analysis:
  • Hudson’s Struggles:
    • K%: 12.0% (vs. LHB), 13.3% (vs. RHB)
    • BB%: 12.7% (vs. LHB), 8.6% (vs. RHB)
    • ISO: .158 (vs. LHB), .134 (vs. RHB)
    • wOBA: .383 (vs. LHB), .352 (vs. RHB)

Why the Twins are a Top Stack:

• High Walk Rate: Hudson’s high walk rate leads to more baserunners and scoring opportunities.
• Hitter Performance:
  • Royce Lewis (R): .299 ISO, .380 xwOBA
  • Max Kepler (L): .210 ISO, .354 xwOBA

Key Players to Target:

• Trevor Larnach (L)
• Royce Lewis (R)
• Max Kepler (L)
• Carlos Correa (R)

Under-the-Radar Stack: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Colin Rea (Milwaukee Brewers)

Key Insights:

• Pitcher Analysis:
  • Rea’s Struggles:
    • K%: 18.4% (vs. LHB), 20.4% (vs. RHB)
    • BB%: 8.5% (vs. LHB), 6.9% (vs. RHB)
    • ISO: .240 (vs. LHB), .131 (vs. RHB)
    • wOBA: .364 (vs. LHB), .312 (vs. RHB)

Why the Blue Jays are an Under-the-Radar Stack:

• Power Against Righties: The Blue Jays have several right-handed hitters who can take advantage of Rea’s struggles against right-handers.
• Hitter Performance:
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R): .180 ISO, .383 xwOBA
  • Bo Bichette (R): .154 ISO, .341 xwOBA

Key Players to Target:

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R)
• Bo Bichette (R)
• Davis Schneider (R)
• George Springer (R)

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Summary

Top Stacks:

1. New York Yankees vs. Seth Lugo
   • Key Players: Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rizzo
2. Houston Astros vs. Kyle Harrison
   • Key Players: Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Alex Bregman, Jeremy Pena
3. Minnesota Twins vs. Dakota Hudson
   • Key Players: Trevor Larnach, Royce Lewis, Max Kepler, Carlos Correa

Under-the-Radar Stack:

• Toronto Blue Jays vs. Colin Rea
  • Key Players: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Davis Schneider, George Springer

These stacks offer a mix of power, plate discipline, and favorable matchups against struggling pitchers, providing a solid foundation for your DFS lineups today.