MLB DFS Podcast August 29: Top DraftKings Picks & Example Lineups

We have a 12-game MLB DFS main slate with elite pitching atop the position including Clayton Kershaw, Corbin Burnes, Pablo Lopez, and George Kirby. All those elite spend-ups are options but how are we going to pair them with the Atlanta Braves and build a reasonable lineup considering they're in Coors Field? Jon Impemba goes position-by-position to break down the entire slate from a DFS perspective. Be sure to check out all of our tools including the MLB Lineups page, MLB DFS Projections – powered by FanJections –, MLB DFS Ownership, and all of our tools HERE! Let's dive into today's podcast and example lineup!
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Diamondbacks activated 2B Ketel Marte from the restricted list.
Marte remains out of Arizona’s lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Cardinals. The 31-year-old franchise cornerstone has rejoined the Diamondbacks following a two-game absence after his home was burglarized during the All-Star break, according to the Scottsdale Police Department. There’s a strong possibility he’s back in the lineup for Monday’s series opener against the Astros.
Diamondbacks designated INF Sergio Alcántara for assignment.
Alcantára’s brief stint with Arizona lasted only two games as he’s been jettisoned to make room for Ketel Marte to be activated from the restricted list.
Matthew Liberatore has been scratched from his next start on Monday against the Rockies.
It’s a welcome development for fantasy managers as Liberatore will sidestep an awful matchup at Coors Field. However, it does eliminate a potential two-start week. The positive news here is that Liberatore is completely healthy. St. Louis is going to give him some extra rest in an effort to manage his workload since he’s already eclipsed his previous career-high mark for innings pitched in the big leagues with two months left in the season. It’ll be Michael McGreevy coming up to make a spot start on Monday against Colorado.
Alek Manoah (elbow) allowed one run over two innings on Sunday in a minor league rehab start for Low-A Dunedin.
Manoah’s fastball was consistently in the 93-mph range during his first rehab outing as he continues to work his way back from last year’s Tommy John surgery. He finished with two strikeouts and threw 28 pitches (16 strikes). The 27-year-old righty remains a couple weeks off from being an option for Toronto’s rotation mix, but this outing certainly qualifies as an encouraging sign.
Astros recalled INF/OF Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land.
Whitcomb has oscillated between Houston’s bench and Triple-A Sugar Land over the last few weeks. The 26-year-old’s defensive versatility and power/speed combo make a ton of sense in a bench role, but it hasn’t come together for him at the highest level yet. He’ll continue to get opportunities since he’s just 26 years old.
Astros selected the contract of 1B Jon Singleton from Triple-A Sugar Land.
Singleton rejoins Houston’s infield mix with Isaac Paredes requiring a trip to the injured list with a hamstring strain. The 33-year-old first baseman got into a career-high 119 contests last year for the Astros, but has spent the entire 2025 campaign at the Triple-A level. He can be safely ignored in most fantasy formats.