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MLB DFS top plays August 23: Berrios is too cheap

By Brandon Lauderback

FanDuel MLB: CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 09: Jose Berrios #17 of the Minnesota Twins participates in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field on July 09, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
FanDuel MLB: CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 09: Jose Berrios #17 of the Minnesota Twins participates in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field on July 09, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 14: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a two run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on September 14, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 14-2. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Top MLB DFS Hitters

Rhys Hoskins – I will have a lot of interest in targeting Hector Noesi, and Hoskins is priced just right for my liking. In a small sample size, Noesi is showing reverse splits, yielding a .412 ISO, 48% FB rate, and 52% HC against RHH. Rhys has been a little cold lately, but on the year he is hitting 52% FB, and has a 44% HC rate, with an .227 ISO against RHP. Those are a lot of numbers to look at, but my point is that you should be considering a Philly stack against Noesi, and begin that stack with Hoskins.

Paul Goldschmidt – I honestly never thought that we would see the day where Goldy is almost 3k even on FanDuel, but here we are. After a somewhat mediocre season, Paul is showing signs of life to close out the year. Pete Lambert is not a good pitcher, and while he does draw more GB against RHH, the ISO is still above .200, and he isn’t striking anyone out. Goldy hits the ball hard, and can put it in the air enough to make me feel confident about playing him at this price tag.

Travis d’Arnaud – I feel obligated to mention a catcher for all of my DK players out there. I really like a Rays stack as well, since they are going up against Ty Blach who has been the epitome of a horrible pitcher. Blach gives up 50% HC, and 36% FB against RHH, with a .265 ISO. Travis is smashing LHP, with 44% FB, and HC, and a .274 ISO. This is one of my favorite plays overall on the day, and should be your top catcher on DK.