Vincent Pensabene 
With a doubleheader between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees, there were 13 games on the Thursday July 18 MLB DFS slate. All points and price values are based off DraftKings.
MLB DFS Winners
Merrill Kelly ($6,000)
Kelly had a great outing against the Milwaukee Brewers last night. He tossed seven innings of one run ball on three hits and struck out six Brewers. He has been throwing well lately and should be in your lineup for his next start.
Kelly’s MLB DFS Outlook
In his past seven games, Kelly is 1-3 with a 3.16 ERA and a WHIP of 0.98. He has been throwing well but hasn’t gotten much run support. This was a Top-Five performance of the season for Kelly. His next MLB DFS start is slated for Tuesday at home against the Orioles. Make sure to find space for Kelly in your lineup for that matchup.
Enrique Hernandez ($3,600)
Hernandez went 4-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored against the Philadelphia Phillies. All four hits were singles, but he was placing the ball all over the field. He upped his average to .235 for the season. Put Hernandez in the MLB DFS lineup for today’s matchup.
Hernandez’s MLB DFS Outlook
Hernandez is on fire lately at the plate, with a .571 OBP in the last seven games. He has been hitting for a good amount of power as well. The Dodgers face the Miami Marlins in L.A. Rookie Zac Gallen hasn’t been great in his outings thus far. Look for Hernandez to have a couple of hits.
MLB DFS Losers
Charlie Morton ($10,200)
Charlie Morton did not pitch like his normal self in the second half of the doubleheader against the New York Yankees. He went 5.2 innings and allowed five runs on five hits with four walks and four strikeouts while picking up his third loss of the season. The fourth inning was a struggle for Morton as he balked with the bases loaded and gave up a two run single right after that.
Morton’s Outlook
Charlie Morton has been struggling as of late after beginning the season on fire. In his last seven games, he is 3-3 with a 3.56 ERA. His hasn’t had many bad outings, but picked up all three losses this season in that span. The four walks given up was his most since May 19, also at Yankee Stadium. His next start is Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox. Fade him in MLB DFS there.
J.D. Martinez ($4,500)
J.D. Martinez went hitless in his four a-bats against the Toronto Blue Jays last night. He ended up leaving three runners on base and he has not been making solid contact as of late. His batting average dipped to .286.
Martinez’s Outlook
Martinez has been ice cold at the plate recently as he is posting a .100 batting average in the past week of games. He is in prime position to bounce back in MLB DFS as the Red Sox travel to Baltimore to face the lowly Orioles. The Orioles do not have a solid pitching staff, especially after dealing Andrew Cashner. Look for Martinez to begin breaking out of his slump.
Injury Update
Corey Kluber worked his first bullpen session with 20 fastballs. This was the first time Kluber has pitched since fracturing his forearm on May 1.
Yadier Molina is recovering from a thumb tendon strain but will have to wait another three weeks before being re-evaluated.
Johnathan Lucroy had the procedure to fix his broken nose and does not have a timetable for a return. The original prognosis was three weeks after the surgery.
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