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Plenty of MLB teams are off on Thursday, which severely limits what Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) players can do. However, there are still good hitters available today and good pitchers with strong matchups as well. Here are the players to roster in a classic five-game slate.
Top Pitchers for MLB DFS September 12
Nestor Cortes ($8000 on DraftKings, $9200 on FanDuel)
New York Yankees' Nestor Cortes went to the bullpen and responded with over four no-hit innings of relief to close out the game. He's back in the starting rotation today against the Boston Red Sox and is 9-10 with a 3.97 ERA, 147 strikeouts and a 1.15 WHIP.
Bryce Miller ($9200 on DraftKings, $10300 on FanDuel)
Bryce Miller has pitched well for the Seattle Mariners. He is 11-8 with a 3.18 ERA, 151 strikeouts and a 0.99 WHIP. Today, he's facing the Texas Rangers, which is a good matchup to take advantage of.
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Ryan Pepiot ($8300 on DraftKings, $8500 on FanDuel)
Ryan Pepiot is 8-6 so far this season for the Tampa Bay Rays. He sports a 3.56 ERA, 118 strikeouts and a 1.14 WHIP. The Rays are up against the Cleveland Guardians, but Pepiot remains a solid selection.
Top Hitters for MLB DFS September 12
Juan Soto ($6400 on DraftKings, $4500 on FanDuel)
Juan Soto may have broken out of his slump with a massive two-run home run last night, but either way, the New York Yankees star is one of the best hitters playing today. He sports a .289 average, 39 home runs, 100 RBI and a .998 OPS.
Jose Ramirez ($6300 on DraftKings, $4300 on FanDuel)
Jose Ramirez has quietly been one of baseball's better players this year, which is standard fare for the Guardians star. He's hitting .270 with 34 home runs, 106 RBI and a .841 OPS. Take him today.
Aaron Judge ($6800 on DraftKings, $4900 on FanDuel)
Aaron Judge is certainly slumping, but even then, he went one for three with two walks last night. He's still the best hitter in baseball with this stat line: .320 average, 51 home runs, 126 RBI and a 1.140 OPS.
Budget picks for MLB DFS September 12
Andres Chaparro ($3200 on DraftKings, $2700 on FanDuel)
Andres Chapparo has a great matchup against the Miami Marlins and is a starter with a 7.40 ERA today. The Washington Nationals star has been heating up recently, and today's a good day to take him.
Julio Rodriguez ($4500 on DraftKings, $3200 on FanDuel)
Julio Rodriguez is not having the best year, but he's still an All-Star player who can swing the bat. Against the Texas Rangers, today is a good day to pick him up and reap the benefits for cheap.
Jackson Chourio ($4400 on DraftKings, $3300 on FanDuel)
Jackson Chourio is quietly turning in a phenomenal rookie season. He is hitting .272 with 19 home runs, 69 RBI and a .787 OPS after a cold start to the year. Pick up the Milwaukee Brewers star today.
