Underdog Fantasy MLB Picks August 27: Shohei Ohtani Continues To Rake For Los Angeles Angels
College football is back, NFL is almost here, and baseball is still on the TV everyday. What a time to be alive and dive into some MLB player props over at Underdog Fantasy! My best bets of the day on Underdog Fantasy feature Alec Marsh facing off against the streaking Seattle Mariners, and Shohei Ohtani taking on the New York Mets. Of course, don't forget to check out the latest MLB weather report and the confirmed MLB lineups when placing those MLB betting picks. Furthermore, our MLB daily projections and MLB Batter vs Pitcher page will help uncover the best matchups for MLB player props and your MLB DFS lineups. Let's dive into the top MLB player picks on Underdog Fantasy for Sunday, August 27th.
Alec Marsh, Kansas City Royals - HIGHER than 4.5 Hits Allowed
Alec Marsh hasn’t started a game since August 5th, and his first start since then comes against one of the hottest offenses in baseball. In a bulk relief role back on August 16, he held the Mariners to just four hits across five innings, but can he do it again? I don’t think so. Over the last two weeks, the Mariners have the best batting average, OBP, and OPS as a team in Major League Baseball, not to mention a .537 SLG and .228 ISO that rank second during that stretch. They have hit lefties at a .324 clip in the month of August, and to say this offense is red-hot at the moment is an understatement. Marsh has been serving as a bulk reliever of late, but he’s handled 90+ pitches in three straight outings, so he should be able to handle a full workload in this one. The Royals are going to need some innings from him today, as the bullpen has handled a sizable workload this month. While Marsh won the last battle between these two teams, I don’t expect the same results today, and this Seattle offense is going to pounce early and often.
Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels - HIGHER than 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI
No UCL, no problem! Ohtani has surpassed this line in four straight games, and in one of those games he only needed one at-bat to do so! He has three extra-base hits, five walks, three runs scored, and one RBI over his last two games, and he’s hit left-handed pitching at a .333 clip this month with two home runs. New York’s David Peterson has surrendered a .298/.359/.536 slash line to left-handed hitters, and while Peterson is one the better side of his home/road splits, he has a 4.20 ERA (7.54 FIP, 5.39 xFIP) and a 2.40 HR/9 over his last four starts. Ohtani is in the lineup, he’s going to continue to hit, and it only takes one swing of the bat from the best player in baseball to surpass this line. So, why not go in on this line? What can’t Ohtani do?
Other MLB Player Props to Consider
- Tommy Pham, Arizona Diamondbacks - HIGHER than 0.5 Singles
- Justin Verlander, Houston Astros - LOWER than 2.5 Earned Runs Allowed
Player News
Brewers optioned RHP Easton McGee to Triple-A Nashville.
McGee has made four appearances with the Brewers this season, posting a 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and a 5/3 K/BB ratio over six innings of work. No word yet on a corresponding move just yet, the Brewers will ride it out over the All-Star break before setting their roster before opening the second half of the season against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Friday.
Brewers activated OF Blake Perkins from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Nashville.
Time had run out on Perkins’ minor league rehab assignment so they needed to activate him from the 60-day injured list. He’ll remain at Triple-A Nashville, where he had been rehabbing, until the Brewers have a need for an extra outfielder.
Brewers designated OF Drew Avans for assignment.
The Brewers needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for the return of Blake Perkins from the 60-day injured list and unfortunately Avans drew the short straw this time around. It seems likely that the 29-year-old outfielder will pass through waivers unclaimed and continue to function as extra outfield depth for the Brewers.
Tigers signed RHP Geoff Hartlieb to a minor league contract.
The 31-year-old hurler elected free agency from the Yankees on Friday and it didn’t take him long to find another viable opportunity with a contender. He’ll report to Triple-A Toledo to begin his Tigers’ tenure, but don’t be surprised to see him in Motown shortly after the All-Star break.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, at least eight teams have reached out to the White Sox to express interest in acquiring Luis Robert Jr.
The dynamic 27-year-old outfielder is having a brutal season offensively, slashing .189/.275/.322 with nine homers, 34 RBI and 22 stolen bases. The common assumption though is that he just needs a change of scenery. Heyman didn’t note any of the teams that have checked in, but expect it to be a who’s who of contenders in both leagues.
José FermÃn hit his first career homer, a two-run shot off Jesse Chavez, to lead the Cardinals past the Braves 5-4 on Sunday.
FermÃn’s homer in his 159th plate appearances since debuting with the Cardinals in 2023. It’s his ability to make contact that has him in the majors, and he’s gone 7-for-18 with a 2/2 K/BB in his 10 appearances this season. St. Louis, though, might send him down when Jordan Walker comes off the IL.