Filling In Your Friday MLB Lineups
Here are theScore's sample daily fantasy lineups for Friday, June 2:
Cash Game With One Pitcher
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| P | Kenta Maeda (LAD) | vs. ATL |
| C | Josh Phegley (OAK) | at HOU |
| 1B | David Ortiz (BOS) | vs. TOR |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu (COL) | vs. SD |
| 3B | Travis Shaw (BOS) | vs. TOR |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts (BOS) | vs. TOR |
| OF | Gerardo Parra (COL) | vs. SD |
| OF | Michael Saunders (TOR) | at BOS |
| OF | Nomar Mazara (TEX) | vs. SEA |
DFS owners will have to get crafty to roster Boston's hot bats against Blue Jays RHP R.A. Dickey, who has allowed 14 runs in three contests versus the Red Sox this season. Maeda's affordable salary and matchup against the Braves' feeble offense makes him a staple in cash games.
GPP With One Pitcher
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| P | Johnny Cueto (SF) | at STL |
| C | Russell Martin (TOR) | at BOS |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer (KC) | at CLE |
| 2B | Ben Zobrist (CHC) | vs. ARI |
| 3B | Yunel Escobar (LAA) | at PIT |
| SS | Jonathan Villar (MIL) | at PHI |
| OF | Jackie Bradley Jr. (BOS) | vs. TOR |
| OF | Brandon Drury (ARI) | at CHC |
| OF | Nomar Mazara (TEX) | vs. SEA |
A hefty salary and injury concern is the ideal combination for a contrarian, and Cueto fits the bill. He's the riskiest play on this slate but his ownership percentage may never be lower. Hosmer has five multi-hit games over his last seven but draws a tough matchup. Drury and Mazara have high upside and cheap price points.
Cash Game With Two Pitchers
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| P | Chris Tillman (BAL) | vs. NYY |
| P | Danny Salazar (CLE) | vs. KC |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy (MIL) | at PHI |
| 1B | Brandon Belt (SF) | at STL |
| 2B | Jose Altuve (HOU) | vs. OAK |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado (COL) | at SD |
| SS | Marcus Semien (OAK) | at HOU |
| OF | Jose Bautista (TOR) | at BOS |
| OF | Mark Trumbo (BAL) | vs. NYY |
| OF | Ryan Braun (MIL) | at PHI |
Tillman doesn't have much strikeout upside, so pairing his surprisingly low 2.04 ERA at Camden Yards with the sizzling arm of Salazar, who owns a 10.74 K/9 gives you the best of both worlds at a discounted price. Arenado's low cost is a must-have in all DFS formats, as he produces fantasy points no matter the matchup or stadium.
GPP With Two Pitchers
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| P | Kenta Maeda (LAD) | vs. ATL |
| P | Chris Tillman (BAL) | vs. NYY |
| C | Josh Phegley (OAK) | at HOU |
| 1B | Brandon Belt (SF) | at STL |
| 2B | Trea Turner (WAS) | at CIN |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson (TOR) | at BOS |
| SS | Marcus Semien (OAK) | at HOU |
| OF | Mookie Betts (BOS) | vs. TOR |
| OF | Mark Trumbo (BAL) | vs. NYY |
| OF | Charlie Blackmon (COL) | at SD |
Phegley has gone 3-for-8 since returning from his DL stint and offers plenty of budget relief. His low ownership makes him an intriguing GPP play. Turner is widely regarded as baseball's top non-pitching prospect. He has hit .310 in Triple-A Syracuse this season and is worth a flier.