MLB DFS Value Plays July 6: Top DraftKings and FanDuel Picks
Today’s MLB DFS coverage is for the small 6-game main slate that starts at 7:05 pm ET on both DraftKings and FanDuel. Starting pitching is headlined by Nathan Eovaldi, George Kirby and Julio Urias. We do not have Coors Field on the slate, so you don’t have to worry about that when setting lineups. We have a couple mild mlb weather concerns today, so make sure to keep a close eye on the reports leading up to first pitch. Henry is on the playbook today, make sure to give that a read, and don’t forget to check out the MLB Lineups page, Vegas Odds, and all of our MLB DFS Tools. Let’s dive into some of my favorite value options of the day and some we can fit into our cash and tournament lineups!
MLB DFS Value Pitcher
Luis Severino, New York Yankees (DraftKings: $6,900)
Severino has been a bit confusing lately as he rattled off a 21.3 dk point performance against one of the top offenses in the Texas Rangers, but followed that up with -8.2 points against the St. Louis Cardinals by giving up nine hits and nine runs (seven earned) in four innings of work. However, he’s been way better at home this year with a 2.55 ERA and 1.08 WHIP, compared to a 9.27 ERA and 2.10 WHIP on the road. He is worth a gamble at this price for GPP action.
MLB DFS Value Hitters
Francisco Alvarez, C, New York Mets (DraftKings: $3,600 / FanDuel: $2,700)
Alvarez hit a huge game-tying home run with two outs in the ninth yesterday and has now homered three times in the past four games. He now has 15 home runs on the year with 57 total R/RBI across 62 games of action. You aren’t finding this type of upside at this price tag and it makes him well worth a gamble today. He faces Ryne Nelson, who has a 4.67 ERA and 1.38 WHIP this season.
Jake McCarthy, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks (DraftKings: $2,800 / FanDuel: $2,700)
McCarthy has been hot pretty much since rejoining the Dbacks and that is still the case over the last 10 games, hitting .367 with a .924 OPS and three stolen bases. He now has 18 steals on the year in just 57 games. He has been much better at home this season, hitting .278 with a .754 OPS, compared to a .217 average and .584 OPS on the road. He faces Carlos Carrasco, who has been abysmal this season with a 5.94 ERA and 1.57 WHIP.
Travis Jankowski, OF, Texas Rangers (DraftKings: $2,600 / FanDuel: $2,500)
Jankowski has been absurd lately, hitting .458 with a 1.206 OPS over his last 10 games with a home run, two steals, and 13 total R/RBI. He now has 10 steals on the year and that’s where much of his upside comes from. He faces Kutter Crawford, who has been a very mid-tier pitcher and has a 4.09 ERA over his last 10 games with a 1.24 WHIP. I’ll take my chances on Jankowski at this price.
Dominate your MLB DFS contests this week with our DFS Playbook, Podcasts, Lineup Generator, Player Projections, & Draft Percentage Forecaster.
Player News
Daulton Varsho picked up three hits, three RBI and a homer in a win over the Angels on Thursday.
Varsho has only played in seven games this year, but they’ve been seven good ones. He’s homered three times already, and his slugging percentage is a remarkable — and entirely unsustainable — .727 over 22 at-bats. Varsho has been a mediocre offensive player in his two seasons with the Blue Jays, but it’s possible at the age of 28 he’s having a breakout campaign. Far from a guarantee, but possible.
Taylor Ward hit a two-run homer in a loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday.
Ward, 31, gave the Angels a 2-0 lead with a two-run homer off Chris Bassitt in the first inning. He’s now gone deep in two of his last three games, and it ‘improves’ his slash to .181/.224/.391. Ward has been one of the most hot/cold players players in the sport over the last few years, so fantasy managers who can afford to make some roster moves may want to look at Ward while the going is good.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. picked up three hits and scored twice in an 8-5 win over the Angels on Thursday.
Guerrero also drew a walk. It gives the first baseman multiple hits in back-to-back games, and it’s the third time in May that he’s reached that mark. That’s helped raise his average from .268 to .295, and the only thing fantasy managers can be disappointed with is his .432 slugging percentage. That number should continue to climb as the season unfolds, but Vladdy Jr. has had some inconsistent seasons when it comes to power production.
Chad Green picked up his first save of 2025 with a scoreless ninth against the Angels on Thursday.
Green got the save after Jeff Hoffman worked in back-to-back games — and struggled — in the first two contests against the Angels. He struck out two and looked the part while needing just nine pitches to get through the inning. Hoffman should remain the closer, but Green is on his tail if the struggles were to continue.
Chris Bassitt allowed five runs — four earned — while working six-plus innings against the Angels on Thursday while picking up a win.
Bassitt allowed three runs over the first two innings on a pair of homers, but settled down over his next four frames. He came out to work the seventh, but ended up being charged for two more runs after leaving the contest. The 36-year-old veteran has forged a 3.35 ERA and outstanding 49/8 K/BB ratio over the first quarter of the season, but this wasn’t him at his best. He’ll get the Rays next week if the rotation order stays the same for Toronto.
José Soriano allowed three runs over five innings while not factoring in the decision Thursday against the Blue Jays.
Soriano left with a 4-3 lead, but it was erased quickly after his departure. The 26-year-old was not exactly dominant in his outing with eight hits allowed and four free passes, but he did strike out six to help balance things out a smidgen. Soriano takes an even ERA of 4.00 into a scheduled start against the Padres in San Diego on Tuesday. There should be better options for that one.