MLB DFS DraftKings Main Slate Preview: April 22
Published: Apr 22, 2024
As the MLB season hits its stride, the excitement of daily fantasy sports (DFS) intensifies with each passing game. Join us for an exhilarating preview of the April 22nd main slate on DraftKings, where the spotlight shines on marquee matchups featuring some of baseball's brightest stars.
Brace yourself for a showdown at Coors Field as Fernando Tatis and the powerhouse San Diego Padres step into the hitter's paradise to take on the Colorado Rockies. Expect fireworks as these two offensive juggernauts clash in the thin air of Denver, promising a plethora of scoring opportunities for DFS enthusiasts.
Meanwhile, attention shifts to Atlanta, where the explosive Braves offense squares off against southpaw Ryan Weathers and the Miami Marlins. With Weathers facing a formidable lineup headlined by the likes of Austin Riley and Ronald Acuna, DFS managers must strategize carefully to capitalize on potential matchups and player performances.
Tune in to our livestream preview as we dissect the key matchups, identify top picks, and provide expert analysis to help you build winning lineups for the April 22nd main slate.
Whether you're a seasoned DFS veteran or a newcomer looking to gain an edge, our comprehensive breakdown will equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to dominate the competition and emerge victorious in the realm of MLB DFS.
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Guardians 1B/OF prospect C.J. Kayfus went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, and a two-run home run for Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
The 23-year-old is the 5th-ranked prospect in the Guardians’ system and is inching ever closer to his big league debut. He’s now hitting .364/.434/.652 in 17 games at Triple-A with four home runs, 13 RBI, and a steal. With Lane Thomas coming off the IL soon, there is no immediate spot for Kayfus to play, but Cleveland may have to find a spot for him this summer if he keeps producing.
Alexis Díaz allowed three runs on two hits in one inning for Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Díaz walked two and struck out one, giving up a three-run homer to Jarred Kelenic. Díaz now has a 5.91 ERA in Triple-A and doesn’t seem close to being brought back up to Cincinnati.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said, “There’s a really good chance” that Justin Martinez (shoulder) “will be joining us in St. Louis.”
Martinez looked good in his rehab outing at Triple-A, consistently hitting triple digits with his fastball. The MRI showed no structural damage in his shoulder, so perhaps this was just a dead arm period due to overuse. However, that also means the Diamondbacks may be cautious about how they deploy him once he’s back. We wouldn’t cut Shelby Miller right away until we see how the team plans to manage the end of games with all of their relievers healthy.
Nick Kurtz homered twice in a loss to the Angels on Wednesday.
Congrats to Kurtz on his first two-homer game of his career, even if it comes in a loss. The rookie 22-year-old doubled his total of roundtrippers to four on the season, and improves his OPS to .696. Expec some ups and downs from Kurz during his first taste of MLB action, but he offers significant offensive upside in his left-handed bat.
Taylor Ward doubled and tripled in a win over the Athletics on Wednesday.
The Angels are hitting the heck out of the baseball right now, and on top of four homers off JP Sears, Ward was able to contribute a pair of extra-base hits. He also singled, so he was just a homer short of the cycle. “Just” may not be the right word for it, but you know what we mean. Ward is now hitting .214/.259/.487 in 2025.
Logan O’Hoppe homered twice to help the Angels to a 10-5 win over the Athletics on Wednesday.