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MLB DFS Picks Today: Tuesday, July 22
Here are four of the top MLB DFS picks and predictions for PrizePicks today. Use this analysis to build your Lineups on PrizePicks MLB on Tuesday, July 22. Click to read more about each pick.
- Mets P Frankie Montas – 26.5 Pitcher Fantasy Score
- Phillies P Cristopher Sanchez – 36.5 Pitcher Fantasy Score
- Astros P Framber Valdez – 31.5 Pitcher Fantasy Score
- Yankees OF Aaron Judge – 8.5 Hitter Fantasy Score
Mets P Frankie Montas – 26.5 Pitcher Fantasy Score
- Since returning from the injured list on June 24, Mets SP Frankie Montas has allowed an 11% barrel rate, a 45% hard‑hit rate, and a 27% fly‑ball rate in 81 plate appearances.
- Despite being limited under 90 pitches in all four starts, Montas has recorded five strikeouts in three of his four starts, demonstrating his swing and miss ability.
- Over the Angels’ last 539 plate appearances against right‑handed pitching, Los Angeles batters have posted a .300 BABIP, a 13% barrel rate, and a 30% fly‑ball rate.
- Over the last 30 days, the Angels' .123 wRC+ is best in the MLB, and their .320 BABIP ranks third.
- Montas has posted less than 20 fantasy score in two of his four stats since returning from injury, averaging 22.25 fantasy score per game in that span.
Phillies P Cristopher Sanchez – 36.5 Pitcher Fantasy Score
- In his last 180 plate appearances, Phillies SP Christopher Sanchez has yielded only a 2% barrel rate, a 40% hard‑hit rate, and maintained a low 12% fly‑ball rate.
- He has allowed exactly one earned run in five consecutive starts.
- Throughout July, Sanchez pitched 21.1 innings with only three earned runs allowed, translating to a 1.27 ERA over that span.
- Over his last five starts, Sanchez is averaging a 36.5 fantasy score.
- Although the Red Sox went into the All-Star break on a 10-game win streak, they've lost three of their last four games, including a combined four runs in those three losses.
- Over the last 30 days, the Red Sox rank 18th in MLB with a wRC+ of 100.
Astros P Framber Valdez – 31.5 Pitcher Fantasy Score
- In 106 plate appearances this season, Astros SP Framber Valdez has limited hitters to a 5% barrel rate, a 64% hard‑hit rate, and a modest 14% fly‑ball rate.
- Over his last 25 innings pitched, he’s surrendered only four earned runs, and his most recent start was a six‑inning shutout vs. the Rangers.
- Against left‑handed pitchers in 187 plate appearances, the Diamondbacks have posted under 10% barrel rate and just a .224 BABIP, highlighting Valdez’s platoon advantage.
- Valdez has averaged a 39.2 fantasy score in his last five starts.
Yankees OF Aaron Judge – 8.5 Hitter Fantasy Score
- In his last 77 plate appearances against right‑handed pitching, Aaron Judge has produced a 44% fly‑ball rate, a 72% hard‑hit rate, and a 23% barrel rate.
- From his 16 career at‑bats against Blue Jays SP Max Scherzer, Judge is 4‑for‑16 (.250) with a double and a home run.
- Scherzer, in 92 plate appearances this season, has allowed opposing right‑handed hitters a 45.8% fly‑ball rate, setting up a compelling opportunity for Judge to lift the ball.
- In four games since the All-Star break, Judge is averaging 8.0 fantasy score per game.
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