May 1 MLB DFS Value Bats to Watch on Tonight’s Main Slate:
Finding the right cheap hitters can be the difference between an average lineup and a winning build. Salary relief lets you spend up for elite pitching and premium stacks while still keeping upside in your lineup.
Here are 8 value bats worth watching for tonight’s MLB DFS main slate.
DraftKings Value Plays
Eli White (ATL) – OF – $2,700
Affordable exposure to a dangerous lineup. Brings speed upside and strong point-per-dollar potential if in the starting lineup.
Austin Wynns (ATH) – C – $2,000
Near-minimum catcher who can free up major salary for expensive bats and pitching.
Tyrone Taylor (NYM) – OF – $2,500
Low-cost outfielder with pop and athletic upside, especially useful in tournaments.
Caleb Durbin (BOS) – 3B – $2,200
Cheap infield option that helps roster flexibility and can return value if starting.
FanDuel Value Plays
Jarren Duran (BOS) – OF – $2,900
One of the strongest salary values on the slate thanks to speed, contact ability, and scoring upside.
Brent Rooker (ATH) – OF – $2,800
Power hitter with slate-breaking upside at a discounted salary.
Francisco Alvarez (NYM) – C/1B – $2,600
Cheap source of power at a thinner roster spot.
Kyle Manzardo (CLE) – 1B – $2,400
Strong budget option with RBI upside and home run potential.
Best Ways to Use Them
Cash Games:
Duran, White, Rooker
GPP Tournaments:
Alvarez, Taylor, Manzardo, Wynns
Final Reminder
Always check starting lineups before lock. Confirmed batting orders can change the best values quickly, and late lineup news often creates top salary-saving opportunities.
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