Edinson Volquez-Royals-SP
Edinson Volquez went 5.2 IP and gave up 3 ER on 6 H, 1 BB, and 9 K in the win against the Cubs. Volquez is once again enjoying a fine season after re-inventing himself in Pittsburgh. The key to Volquez's success has been lowering his walk rate below 9%. Volquez is in a similar position in KC as he was in Pittsburgh. They both have great home parks for pitchers and play great defense behind him. If he can continue to limit the walks, he should put a similar line to a year ago. I would expect some regression from his 2.95 ERA to somewhere in the 3.50 range, which means he is a decent back of the rotation starter in deep mixed leagues.
Mookie Betts-Red Sox-OF
Mookie Betts was 1-4 with a run scored in the loss to the Rangers. Right about now, Mookie Betts owners are stressing out about his .250 AVG. Owners were expecting .300 with 15 HR/20 SB. He hasn't quite been what owners expected after his red hot spring, but Betts owners shouldn't panic. He is still posting an above average contact rate (88%) with some pop (5 HR) and stolen bases (6). His average is being driven down by a .261 BABIP. If you can buy low, I would do so now before he goes on a serious hot streak.
Carlos Rodon-White Sox-SP
Carlos Rodon went 6.1 IP and gave up 0 ER on 8 H, 0 BB, and 4 K in the win against the Astros. Rodon has started four games at the major league level and has posted a 3.45 ERA with a 20% K rate and an absurd 18% BB rate. Unless, Rodon can find a way to limit the walks, he is not going to go deep in games and is going to be prone to blow-ups. Rodon has the pure stuff to dominate at the major league level, but needs to limit the amount of runners he puts on the bases. In dynasty/keeper leagues, he is one of the most promising young pitchers. For re-draft leagues, he is not going to be the savior many thought when they picked him up.
Lance McCullers-Astros-SP
Lance McCullers went 4.2 IP and gave up 1 ER on 5 H, 2 BB, and 7 K in the loss to the White Sox. McCullers had put up pedestrian numbers across the minor leagues prior to this year. He has always had the strikeout stuff, but walks were the issue. He has cut into his walk rates and that has been the catalyst for his success. McCullers is primarily a two-pitch pitcher. He throws his fastball and curve the majority of the time and mixes in his change-up occasionally. If his change-up can play at the major league level, it is not out of the question for him to keep up this success. If he is available for some reason, he would be worth the speculative pick up. Teams don't typically bring guys up from Double-A if they don't plan on them sticking around.
DFS Value Play:
Ryan Raburn-Indians-OF
Ryan Raburn is a lefty masher and gets to face off against Roenis Elias. He is one of my favorite value plays anytime he gets to face a left-hander. I know Elias has thrown well this year, but I am still going to target the left-hander. Raburn owns a career .349 wOBA and 117 wRC+ against LHP and will more than likely be hitting 4th or 5th. Combine his lineup spot+platoon advantage+price and you have a great value play once again on Saturday. Fanduel Value: $2,300
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