MLB DFS Value Plays September 10: Top DraftKings and FanDuel Picks
Today’s MLB DFS coverage is for the big sized 13-game main slate that starts at 1:05 pm ET on both DraftKings and FanDuel. Starting pitching is headlined by AL Cy Young front-runner, Gerrit Cole. Ronald Acuna Jr. and Corey Seager are the most expensive hitters at our disposal, but Trea Turner and Julio Rodriguez are probably my top spend-up options on this slate. 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
Tylor Megill, New York Mets (DraftKings: $6,300)
Megill is far from a sure thing but he is coming off a nice game in which he scored 17.2 dk points and had 6 Ks. It marked his third start in his last four with at least 15.9 dk points and he has at least 5 Ks in four straight outings. The Twins are far from a powerhouse offense, so Megill should be able to limit the damage, at least a little bit.
MLB DFS Value Hitters
Ji Hwan Bae, 2B/OF, Pittsburgh Pirates (DraftKings: $3,100 / FanDuel: $2,700)
Bae has scored 12, 5, and 10 dk points over his last three games and while it’s not popping of the page, it’s a good indication that he is feeling pretty good at the plate right now. He is hitting .297 over his last 10 games and with 22 steals on the year in just 95 games, the upside for steals is very high if he is in a groove at the dish, like he is right now.
Ronny Mauricio, 2B/3B/SS, New York Mets (DraftKings: $3,300 / FanDuel: $2,500)
Mauricio has the toughest matchup of anyone here today, having to face a good pitcher in Pablo Lopez, but that could also mean he finally sees lower rostership. And what’s not to like with what we have seen from Mauricio thus far as he is hitting .360 with three steals in his first seven games. I am willing to take a chance on him for GPPs today.
Seiya Suzuki, OF, Chicago Cubs (DraftKings: $3,700 / FanDuel: $3,100)
Suzuki remains cheap and he remains scorching hot. Maybe the DFS sites have just simply moved onto football, I’m not sure, but Suzuki should be in the 4,000s on DK and a few hundred more on FD. He is hitting .410 with a 1.273 OPS over his last 10 games. He has 16 home runs and 6 steals on the year and he is in a good spot today facing a low-tier pitcher in Brandon Pfaadt.
Evan Carter, OF, Texas Rangers (DraftKings: $2,500 / FanDuel: $2,200)
He is the number one Rangers prospect and he had a nice first game in the bigs, going 1-3 with a walk and a stolen base to finish with 10 DK points. Today, he faces a terrible pitcher in Luis Medina, so I expect another strong showing from Carter and at this cheap of a price, it’s a lock and load type of play. Get him into your lineup.
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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.