MLB DFS 10/13 - Welcome to Game 2 of each ALDS! Today’s slate is consistent across the board as DraftKings, Yahoo and FanDuel will all start at 3:37 pm ET and include both ALDS matchups. With being just a two game slate, things get a bit tricky and you have to find ways to mix and match plays. We do appear to have a possible mlb weather concern in the game between the Guardians and Yankees. That could cause an issue with this slate, so make sure to check the weather center leading up to first pitch. Lastly, don’t forget to check out mlb implied runs totals using our Vegas Odds link and to use our mlb dfs lineup generator. Let’s dive into our mlb dfs picks today!
Seattle Mariners Top Plays:
Julio RodrÃguez – J-Rod had a huge Game 1, stuffing the stat sheet as he did all season.
Ty France – Also had a monster Game 1 and he has been a consistent producer this year.
Cal Raleigh – He has the biggest upside at the catcher position today with his power.
Houston Astros Top Plays:
Framber Valdez – Incredibly consistent this season, he is the safest pitcher on the slate.
Yordan Alvarez – Had 32 DK points in Game 1 and is slashing .417/.450/.667 over his last 10 games.
Kyle Tucker – Tucker was the only player in the league this season with 30+ home runs and 20+ steals.
Alex Bregman – Slashed .305/.415/.566 at home this year, compared to .219/.323/.361 on the road.
Jeremy Peña – Pena is slashing .333/.333/.667 over his last 10 games. He had 22 dingers and 11 steals this year.
Cleveland Guardians Top Plays:
Shane Bieber – Awesome season and even better of last with a 2.09 ERA and 0.87 WHIP over his last 10.
José RamÃrez – Jram is slashing .317/.364/.537 over his last 10 games and played well in Game 1.
Oscar Gonzalez – Slashing .317/.349/.439 over his last 10 games.
Myles Straw – He is slashing hitting .281 with three steals over his last 10 games.
New York Yankees Top Plays:
Nestor Cortes – Ridiculously good at home this season with a 1.95 ERA and 0.82 WHIP.
Oswaldo Cabrera – He is slashing .273/.333/.485 over his last 10 games with two dingers.
Harrison Bader – Bader swatted a home run in Game 1 and is a cheap source of power/speed upside.
FD | Position | Top Tier | Mid-Tier | Value-Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | Framber Valdez | Shane Bieber | Nestor Cortes |
| IF | Alex Bregman | Ty France | Oswaldo Cabrera |
| OF | Yordan Alvarez | Oscar González | Harrison Bader |
DK | Position | Top Tier | Mid-Tier | Value-Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | Shane Bieber | Framber Valdez | Nestor Cortes |
| IF | Alex Bregman | Jeremy Peña | Ty France |
| OF | Yordan Alvarez | Kyle Tucker | Harrison Bader |
Y!DFS | Position | Top Tier | Mid-Tier | Value-Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | Shane Bieber | Nestor Cortes | Framber Valdez |
| IF | José RamÃrez | Jeremy Peña | Alex Bregman |
| OF | Yordan Alvarez | Kyle Tucker | Harrison Bader |
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Daulton Varsho picked up three hits, three RBI and a homer in a win over the Angels on Thursday.
Varsho has only played in seven games this year, but they’ve been seven good ones. He’s homered three times already, and his slugging percentage is a remarkable — and entirely unsustainable — .727 over 22 at-bats. Varsho has been a mediocre offensive player in his two seasons with the Blue Jays, but it’s possible at the age of 28 he’s having a breakout campaign. Far from a guarantee, but possible.
Taylor Ward hit a two-run homer in a loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday.
Ward, 31, gave the Angels a 2-0 lead with a two-run homer off Chris Bassitt in the first inning. He’s now gone deep in two of his last three games, and it ‘improves’ his slash to .181/.224/.391. Ward has been one of the most hot/cold players players in the sport over the last few years, so fantasy managers who can afford to make some roster moves may want to look at Ward while the going is good.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. picked up three hits and scored twice in an 8-5 win over the Angels on Thursday.
Guerrero also drew a walk. It gives the first baseman multiple hits in back-to-back games, and it’s the third time in May that he’s reached that mark. That’s helped raise his average from .268 to .295, and the only thing fantasy managers can be disappointed with is his .432 slugging percentage. That number should continue to climb as the season unfolds, but Vladdy Jr. has had some inconsistent seasons when it comes to power production.
Chad Green picked up his first save of 2025 with a scoreless ninth against the Angels on Thursday.
Green got the save after Jeff Hoffman worked in back-to-back games — and struggled — in the first two contests against the Angels. He struck out two and looked the part while needing just nine pitches to get through the inning. Hoffman should remain the closer, but Green is on his tail if the struggles were to continue.
Chris Bassitt allowed five runs — four earned — while working six-plus innings against the Angels on Thursday while picking up a win.
Bassitt allowed three runs over the first two innings on a pair of homers, but settled down over his next four frames. He came out to work the seventh, but ended up being charged for two more runs after leaving the contest. The 36-year-old veteran has forged a 3.35 ERA and outstanding 49/8 K/BB ratio over the first quarter of the season, but this wasn’t him at his best. He’ll get the Rays next week if the rotation order stays the same for Toronto.
José Soriano allowed three runs over five innings while not factoring in the decision Thursday against the Blue Jays.
Soriano left with a 4-3 lead, but it was erased quickly after his departure. The 26-year-old was not exactly dominant in his outing with eight hits allowed and four free passes, but he did strike out six to help balance things out a smidgen. Soriano takes an even ERA of 4.00 into a scheduled start against the Padres in San Diego on Tuesday. There should be better options for that one.