MLB DFS Lineups Today: Expert Picks, Projections & Advice - Mon, 9/16
Published: Sep 16, 2024
On Monday, September 16th, we have a nine-game MLB DFS main slate that kicks off at 7:10 p.m. ET. Today's pitching slate is very strong with Paul Skenes, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shota Imanaga, and Seth Lugo taking the hill.
We have elite bats everywhere including Coors Field where the Arizona Diamondbacks are heading for a three-game series. Outside of the Diamondbacks, Shohei Ohtani, Bobby Witt, Kyle Schwarber, and Jackson Chourio step into the box.
In the latest episode, Jonathan Impemba and James Grande break down each position to share the best MLB DFS lineups, picks, bargains, and players to avoid for Monday's games. They finish off by creating a sample lineup.
Don't forget to explore our MLB DFS projections, FanJections-powered MLB DFS Lineup Generator, and MLB DFS Ownership to find out the day's top picks, plus other helpful MLB DFS resources!
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Mike Trout is not in the lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Nationals.
Trout gets his first day off since June 1 after launching a solo homer during Saturday’s one-sided win over the Nationals. The 33-year-old future Hall of Famer hasn’t experienced any issues with his surgically-repaired knee since coming back from the injured list, but the Angels have strictly limited him to DH in an effort to preserve his long-term health.
Zach Neto (shoulder) remains out of the lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Nationals.
There’s been no indication that Neto will require a trip to the injured list, and he’s been able to come off the bench to pinch-hit in each of the previous two games, but the Angels are going to give him some extra time off to rest and recover with Monday’s off-day looming. It’ll be veteran Kevin Newman handling shortstop in his absence. The 24-year-old shortstop figures to be ready for Tuesday’s series opener against Atlanta at Truist Park.
Dennis Santana will begin serving a three-game suspension on Sunday against the Mets.
Santana was handed a four-game suspension, which was reduced on appeal, by the league earlier this month for his conduct towards a fan back on June 19.
Gabriel Arias was removed from Sunday’s game against the Cardinals with a left ankle sprain.
It’s an encouraging initial diagnosis after Arias was carted off the field during the third inning of Sunday afternoon’s contest when he left ankle rolled up underneath his body while attempting to make a sliding play to his right. It seems like a virtual lock that he’ll wind up requiring a trip to the injured list, even if the sprain winds up being on the milder end of the spectrum. It’s worth noting that X-rays came back negative for any fractures. There should be some additional clarity on his status at some in the near future.
White Sox placed OF Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 26, with a left hamstring strain.
With less than one hour remaining before first pitch on Sunday afternoon, Chicago has decided to send Robert to the injured list and extinguish any hope that he would potentially be ready for Tuesday’s series opener against the Dodgers. The 27-year-old center fielder has been battling a left hamstring issue recently and figures to miss at least a couple weeks, even if imaging only reveals a mild strain. The timing of the injury certainly complicates matters from a trade standpoint as Robert was expected to be one of the more high-profile names on the move at next month’s deadline.
Josh Naylor (neck) remains out of the lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Nationals.
Arizona is going to give Naylor some extra rest during Sunday’s contest as he continues to battle a lingering neck issue that cropped up during Friday’s game. It’ll be Pavin Smith moving over to cover first base in his absence. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day heading into Monday’s series opener against the Giants.