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As the second half of the 2024 MLB season gains steam, so do the playoff hopes of clubs around the league. As the season pushes on, individual performances will begin to make greater differences in critical situations.
Today, we will be examining the top fantasy bets around MLB for July 22. Keep reading if you would like some guidance in determining the players around MLB who can help you earn some money. Prices are taken from DraftKings Sportsbook.
Top MLB DFS Picks - July 22
Pitchers
Cole Ragans ($9000 on DraftKings)
All-Star pitcher Cole Ragans is slated to make his twenty-first start of the season for the Royals against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Now 6-6 with a 3.16 ERA on the season, Ragans' last performance before the break featured seven innings against the Red Sox, allowing just one earned run and fanning seven.
"HAPPY COLE RAGANS DAY" - Braiden Turner
Tanner Houck ($8500 on DraftKings)
Tanner Houck's 2.54 ERA is the best on the Red Sox's rotation. Now 8-6 on the season, Houck spun seven scoreless innings against the Oakland Athletics in his last start. Set to make his first career start against the Colorado Rockies on Monday, Houck's 0.4 home runs per nine innings figure is the best in the AL.
Blake Snell ($7500 on DraftKings)
After struggling mightily in the early-season, Blake Snell appears to have reverted to his typical form. Although he is still searching for his first win as a member of the San Francisco Giants, Snell dazzled last Sunday, pitching seven scoreless innings against the Twins, striking out eight batters. Over his past three starts, Snell has allowed three runs in 16.1 innings, striking out eighteen opposing hitters.
"Blake Snell had to use all of his height on this one" - SF Giants on NBCS
Top Hitters
Jarren Duran ($6100 on DraftKings)
First-time All-Star Jarren Duran's .290 batting average leads the entire Red Sox roster, and the 27-year-old was his team's star in their recent series.
Despite being handed a sweep at the hands of the Dodgers, Durran's play stood out in the series. The center fielder went 6-for-12, recording three doubles, seven RBIs, and a pair of home runs. A .432 hitter in his past nine games, Durran will bring his bat to help his club in their attempt to beat the Colorado Rockies on Monday.
Yordan Alvarez ($5500 on DraftKings)
Yordan Alvarez's .301 batting average leads the entire Houston Astros' roster this season, and the Cuban launched his 20th home run of the season on Sunday against Seattle. Chasing career-high figures across the board, Alvarez will bring a .297 career average through 61 MLB appearances to Monday's night clash with the A's.
"YORDAN ALVAREZ HAS JUST HIT FOR THE CYCLE!!!!" - Houston Astros
Trea Turner ($6200 on DraftKings)
In recent weeks, Trea Turner has not just been one of the Philadelphia Phillies' best bats, but also one of the best hitters in MLB. Over his past nine games, Turner has hit .361/.410/.778 with 5 home runs and 12 RBIs. A .339 hitter on the season, Turner contributed with a home run and three RBIs in the Phillies' weekend series loss to the Pirates.
Budget Picks
Nico Hoerner ($4100 on DraftKings)
Nico Hoerner's bases-loaded walk was enough for the Chicago Cubs to walk it off against the Diamondbacks on Sunday. The former Gold Glover's 30th RBI of the season means that there is still some way to go for the second baseman to hit his career figure of 68, attained last season.
"NICO HOERNER HELLO!" - CubsMuse
Although Hoerner is not hitting for the power that we have seen in previous years, his .341 average over the past two weeks is the highest on his team.
Victor Robles ($2400 on DraftKings)
27-year-old Mariners outfielder Victor Robles has swiped four bases in his past five games and has been swinging the bat well since inking with Seattle on June 4.
Through 25 games, the Dominican is hitting .390/.468/.585, and already has seven stolen bases. Watch out for Robles to continue to make an impact for his team during their Monday night clash with the Los Angeles Angels.
Jorge Soler ($4100 on DraftKings)
Although Jorge Soler likely will not match the career-high 36 home runs from last season, the San Francisco Giants outfielder continues to show flashes of offensive brilliance. On Sunday, Soler hit his 11th home run of the 2024 MLB season and has now slashed .225/.302/.400 this season.
NOTE: Prices subject to change
