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Daily Fantasy MLB Pitchers for FanDuel and DraftKings – 8/15/17

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino throws to the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 26, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Daily Fantasy MLB Pitchers for FanDuel and DraftKings - 8/15/17

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Pitchers

Danny Salazar FD 9300 DK 12200
Opponent - MIN (Colon) Park - @MIN
FD - 33.61 DK - 22.25

Which Salazar do you believe in? The volatile righty has been really good since a six-week stint in the minors, striking out at least eight batters in all four appearances since being recalled. But the inefficiency issues that have intermittently plagued him throughout his career haven't cleared up completely. He walked four in 5.1 IP last time out against Tampa Bay, and while he only allowed one run and fanned 8, it's still a reminder that we can't ignore the fact that this is still a guy with 4+ BBs/9 since the beginning of 2016. That said, he might have the most upside on the slate with 12.66 Ks/9 this season. That FanDuel price could make him chalky, but it's almost too good to pass up completely.

Kyle Hendricks FD 7900 DK 7700
Opponent - CIN (Castillo) Park - @CHC
FD - 33.14 DK - 21.73

Ok, if you're hunting upside, Hendricks is not your guy. In fact, he's probably not even worth considering at all on one-pitcher sites. But we don't often need 30 DK points out our SP2, and at this price, we like his chances to return value. Really, it comes down to how long he lasts. The worry with Kendrick is abbreviated run -- he's topped 100 pitches in just one of four starts since coming off the DL, and the Cubs could continue to play it safe with him. The good news on that front is that the Reds rank near the bottom of the league in pitches seen per PA, and the offense should be kept in check by the conditions expected at Wrigley (mild temps with the wind blowing in). That's a big reason why the projection system has him slated as one of the top value options available at SP tonight.

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