MLB DFS Lineups Today: Expert Picks, Projections & Advice - Wed, 9/18
Published: Sep 18, 2024
On Wednesday, September 18th, we have a 12-game MLB DFS main slate that kicks off at 6:35 p.m. ET. Today's pitching slate is very strong with Tarik Skubal, Sonny Gray, Dylan Cease, and Framber Valdez taking the hill.
We have elite bats everywhere as the likes of Mookie Betts, Juan Soto, Gunnar Henderson, and Jarren Duran 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 Wednesday'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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Giants 1B prospect Bryce Eldridge has begun a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League.
Eldridge was sidelined at the end of June with a hamstring strain and missed about three weeks before getting back into game action. He’s 2-for-6 in two games in the Complex League with one RBI and one run scored. He should return to the Triple-A lineup once the All-Star break is over.
Blue Jays LHP prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) threw 2/3 of an inning in an Florida Complex League game on Tuesday.
The Blue Jays’ former top prospect had Tommy John surgery in August of last year, so it’s nice to see him already getting on the mound in a game setting. He allowed one hit and struck out one while facing three batters on Tuesday. The Blue Jays will be cautious with their 22-year-old prospect and take his rehab slowly, but there’s a good chance Tiedemann will pitch in some Double-A or Triple-A games before the end of the 2025 season.
Blake Treinen (forearm) allowed one run on one hit in one inning in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday.
Treinen followed Blake Snell in this game and allowed a home run to Guardians 3B prospect Dauri Fernandez. Other than that, his day was strong with one strikeout and good velocity on his fastball. He’s likely to return to the Dodgers’ bullpen right after the All-Star break.
Travis Bazzana (oblique) went 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday.
Last year’s number one overall pick is working his way back from an oblique injury that sent him to the IL in late May. His one hit on Tuesday was a double off rehabbing Blake Snell, which is not a bad way to get your day started. Bazzana should return to Double-A in short order and could end the season with a few games at Triple-A if he continues his strong performance from before his injury.
Blake Snell (shoulder) recorded seven strikeouts over three innings on Tuesday in a minor league rehab start in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League.
Snell authored a strong performance in his first game action since hitting the injured list back in early April with shoulder inflammation. The 32-year-old southpaw will require a handful of additional rehab outings before he’s ready to rejoin Los Angeles’ rotation, but he’s on track to make it back at some point in August.
Shane Bieber (elbow) struck out five over two scoreless innings on Tuesday in a minor league rehab start in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League.
Bieber looked sharp in his first game action since suffering a setback last month during the late stages of his rehabilitation from last year’s Tommy John surgery. The 30-year-old righty is going to need a handful of additional rehab outings to continue building up his pitch count and stamina, but he should make it back to Cleveland at some point in August.