MLB Fantasy Picks: Best Starts, Sits & Value Plays — 2026-06-13

Welcome back to your weekly DFS deep dive at SportsPulse.com! The MLB season is heating up, and nailing those daily fantasy lineups is crucial. Last week proved that even perceived mismatches can surprise, as the Giants’ offense struggled against the Cubs. This week, we're cutting through the noise to find the top plays that will push you to the top of the leaderboards on DraftKings and FanDuel.

Top 3 Players to START This Week:

1. Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies): Schwarber is absolutely mashing right now, with 3 home runs and a .300 average over his last five games. He's locked in and facing a string of struggling right-handed pitchers from the Orioles, a team notorious for giving up dingers. His power-or-bust approach thrives in these matchups, making him a high-upside play for both platforms. 2. Freddy Peralta (Milwaukee Brewers): Peralta has been a strikeout machine, averaging over 10 K/9 in his last three starts, with his fastball-slider combo baffling hitters. He's slated to face the Cincinnati Reds, a team that consistently ranks among the league leaders in team strikeout percentage against right-handers. Lock him in for a high-K, low-ERA performance. 3. Luis Arraez (San Diego Padres): The "Hit King" is living up to his moniker, batting an incredible .350 over the past two weeks. Arraez brings a remarkably high floor with his consistent contact and ability to get on base. This week, he faces the Colorado Rockies' pitching staff at home in Petco, a prime opportunity for him to rack up multiple hits and runs, providing crucial points in any lineup.

1. Nolan Arenado (St. Louis Cardinals): Arenado's bat has cooled significantly, hitting below .200 over his last 10 games, and his power numbers have dipped. He's facing a brutal stretch against the Los Angeles Dodgers' elite pitching staff, including Glasnow and Yamamoto. The risk of low production and a potential goose egg is too high to justify his salary this week. 2. Hunter Greene (Cincinnati Reds): Greene's recent starts have been shaky, giving up 6+ runs in two of his last three outings. His control has been an issue, leading to walks and hard contact. This week, he's up against a red-hot Milwaukee Brewers lineup that crushes right-handed pitching. Avoid the potential for negative points and look elsewhere for your pitching needs.

Two Value/Bargain Plays Under Salary Cap:

1. Masyn Winn (St. Louis Cardinals): The Cardinals' young shortstop has been quietly productive, hitting .280 over the last week. With a few left-handed starters on the schedule, Winn, who has strong splits against southpaws, presents an excellent low-cost option. He provides speed and has shown pop, making him a fantastic salary-saver at the middle infield spot. 2. JJ Bleday (Oakland Athletics): Bleday has been seeing consistent playing time and delivering, boasting a solid OPS over his last seven games. He's a cheap outfielder who's been hitting the ball hard and getting

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