MLB DFS Show DraftKings MLB Preview May 20th
Published: May 20, 2024
We have an eight-game MLB DFS main slate on Monday, May 20th and you can find the Fantasy Alarm breakdown here. We have some elite pitchers such as Pablo Lopez, Sonny Gray, and Logan Gilbert taking the mound but some high-octane offenses with the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees to spend up on. Whether you're a seasoned DFS veteran or just getting started, our podcast is your key to unlocking success in MLB DFS. Let's dive in and conquer tonight's slate together!
James Grande breaks down the main slate by going game-by-game and discussing each team's rotation, top plays, values, and fades. Be sure to check out our MLB DFS projections, powered by FanJections, MLB DFS Lineup Generator, MLB DFS Ownership to see who the most popular plays of the day are, and all of the rest of our NBA DFS content and tools.
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Baseball America’s Geoff Pontes reports Pirates SS prospect Konnor Griffin checked out fine after being hit by a pitch during Saturday’s MLB All-Star Futures Game.
It’s a relief after Griffin was hit by a 97-mph pitch during the fourth inning of Saturday’s prospect showcase. The 19-year-old prodigy, who will likely finish the season as the top prospect in the fantasy landscape, started for the National League at shortstop and batted second. He finished 1-for-2 and was also caught stealing. He’s hitting .327 with 13 homers and 41 steals across 75 games this season between High-A Greensboro and Low-A Bradenton in his professional debut. The hype is real.
White Sox acquired C Blake Sabol from the Red Sox for cash considerations.
There simply wasn’t a spot for Sabol anymore in Boston’s catching mix following Carlos Narváez’s emergence and Connor Wong occupying a backup role. The 27-year-old heads to Chicago as extra organizational depth behind top prospects Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero.
Pirates released 1B Matt Gorski.
Gorski will get a fresh start elsewhere after hitting just .195 (8-for-41) with two homers in 15 games earlier this season in his first taste of the majors. The 27-year-old slugger has put up some decent power numbers at the Triple-A level and should be able to latch on somewhere else after passing through waivers unclaimed.
Bo Bichette doubled twice and drove in a run in a loss Saturday to the Athletics.
Bichette is now tied for third in doubles with 25 on the season. The 27-year-old has been on fire over the past week, as this was his third multi-hit game since Monday. Bichette’s overall numbers are solid as well with a slash of .283/.325/.445, 53 RBI and 12 homers over 389 at-bats.
Brent Rooker hit a two-run homer and doubled to help the Athletics to a 4-3 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Mason Miller struck out a pair in a scoreless inning to pick up a save versus the Blue Jays on Saturday.