MLB DFS Winners and Losers: Alcantara, Stanton

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We had a full 15-game slate on Friday June 21. All dollar values and points are from DraftKings.

Winners

Sandy Alcantara ($7,400)

Sandy Alcantara pitched well against the Philadelphia Phillies, going 7.2 innings and giving up one run on eight hits with six strikeouts. The only concern was the four walks, but the 12 baserunners didn’t affect his value too much.

Alcantara’s Outlook

Sandy Alcantara has been one of the best starters in baseball in his past seven starts. In those games, he has worked 45.2 innings and has a 1.97 ERA. His next scheduled start is on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He should be considered a lock on that slate.

Christin Stewart ($3,400)

Christin Stewart went three-for-five with a home run, two RBI and a run scored against the  Cleveland Indians yesterday. He upped his average to .243 with six HRs and 26 RBI. Fade Stewart, as he will not have a game with this much production again today.

Stewart’s Outlook

Christin Stewart is now batting .200 (five-for-25) in his last seven games including the Friday performance. The two hits in six games before yesterday shows he isn’t doing much with the bat.

Losers

Giancarlo Stanton ($4,300)

Giancarlo Stanton went hitless in his four at-bats with three strikeouts against the Houston Astros last night. He looked like he was completely guessing at the plate. His average his dipped to .238. But with this being his fifth game of the entire season and third returning from the Injured List, he will be fine.

Stanton’s Outlook

Giancarlo Stanton is in the midst of what happens to him throughout his career, he looks lost at times and goes bezerk during others. With the protection surrounding him in the lineup with players like Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez and Edwin Encarnacion, Stanton will see better pitches and get back on track. The Yankees continue their series with the Houston Astros today and Stanton should be faded in this matchup.

Chris Sale ($12,000)

Chris Sale was shaky at times against the Toronto Blue Jays last night. He had the highest value of every player on the slate. He went five innings and gave up four runs (three earned) on seven hits while walking two and striking out eight Jays. In his next start, Chris Sale should be a lock for a great matchup in his favor.

Injury Update

Cameron Maybin of the New York Yankees is heading to the IL with a strained left calf. He exited the game in the fourth inning. 

Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks left the game early yesterday with a groin injury and is considered day-to-day.

Nick Senzel of the Cincinnati Reds exited the game early with a migraine. After the game, Senzel said he was feeling much better.