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FanDuel MLB DFS Breakdown 7/29: LA Against the World

By Joe Metz

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 25: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits two-run double tote up the game against Baltimore Orioles during the 15th inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 25, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 25: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits two-run double tote up the game against Baltimore Orioles during the 15th inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 25, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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ST. LOUIS, MO – APRIL 07: San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) at bat against St.Louis Cardinals during the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres on April 07, 2019 at Bush Stadium in Saint Louis Mo. (Photo by Jimmy Simmons/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO – APRIL 07: San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) at bat against St.Louis Cardinals during the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres on April 07, 2019 at Bush Stadium in Saint Louis Mo. (Photo by Jimmy Simmons/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

FanDuel MLB – Top Shortstops

Top Play: Fernando Tatis Jr. | SDP | $4,100

This echoes the Machado blurb and no matter the format, I will try and get either Machado or Tatis in my lineup to have at least some Padres exposure against the Baltimore bullpen.

Tatis has posted a 0.410 wOBA and 0.259 ISO in his debut season, shattering any and all already-lofty expectations that were in place. His 37.4% hard-contact rate shows he’s hitting the ball hard and while he does have a propensity to strike out, the Baltimore bullpen will be like batting practice to a player of his caliber.

Value Play: Miguel Rojas | MIA | $2,600

The opportunity cost at the SS position today is rather high, so I would recommend going with either Tatis or Corey Seager, but if you insist on saving, Miguel Rojas continues to get it done atop the Marlins’ attempt at a serviceable lineup.

He’s posted three straight multi-hit efforts and has now gone yard in back-to-back outings. His advanced metrics don’t jump off the page at you (0.317 wOBA against RHP), but he’s a low-strikeout player (14.7%) that seemingly just gets on base. He’s a fine value if you absolutely need to save the salary.

Honorable Mention(s): Trevor Story, Corey Seager (also an elite cash game play)