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FanDuel MLB Picks: Fantasy Baseball lineup – April 8

By Cory Eavenson

Mar 13, 2017; Sarasota, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (39) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2017; Sarasota, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (39) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 10, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kris Bryant reacts after swinging for a strike in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kris Bryant reacts after swinging for a strike in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

 Third Base – High-Salary Option

Kris Bryant $4100 – Bryant has had an extremely frustrating few games to start the season. Tough matchups and poor pitch selection have caused him to start 0-13 at the plate and still awaiting his first hit of the season. However, today is the day that all changes, and Bryant puts himself back on the the scoring sheet. He will face lefty Tommy Milone in Milwaukee, who does not have anything special and his stuff is easily hittable. Bryant’s average against left handed pitching last year was noticeably better than that against right handers and he also batted better on the road rather than at his own home field. ****

 Third Base – Mid-Range Option

Manny Machado $3800 – The fact that Machado has dipped below the $4000 mark on FanDuel is warrant enough to play him, but today he is matched up with the Yankees who he hit four home runs against last year. Machado also hit a spectacular .342 during day games last season, so he definitely likes to shine his star power in the sun. ***

 Third Base – High-Value Option

Jose Reyes $2600 – Last year, Reyes faced Adam Conley five times and finished with three hits including one double, one run batted in, and one run scored. If he can keep up his .600 sitting at this dirt cheap price, he will be well worth the investment. **