Top MLB DFS Picks Today: DraftKings and FanDuel ft. Paul Skenes, Eugenio Suarez & more | September 16

With teams and players eagerly looking to make a mark as the postseason closes in, all DFS players have many options to choose from for Sept. 16. Here are the players to a roster in a classic eight-game slate.

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Top Pitchers for MLB DFS Sept. 16

Paul Skenes (9800 on DraftKings, 11500 in Fanduel)

Paul Skenes starts on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the St. Louis Cardinals.

The rookie starter has pitched himself to a 2-0, 0.82 ERA this September. St. Louis have only scored two runs against Skenes this year, a home run from veteran Nolan Arenado and an RBI single by Alec Burleson.

Sean Manaea (8500 on DraftKings, 10800 on Fanduel)

Sean Manaea will pitch against the Washington Nationals. The Mets pitcher has been gathering strikeouts for fun with 22 Ks in his three September starts. The 32-year-old has an 11-5, 3.35 ERA this season.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (9500 on DraftKings, 9000 on Fanduel)

Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto marked his return to the Dodgers rotation with a scoreless four innings against the Cubs. He will start in the series finale against the Atlanta Braves and look to improve on his 6-2, 2.77 ERA record.

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Top Hitter for MLB DFS Sept. 16

Kyle Schwarber (6200 on DraftKings, 4000 on Fanduel)

Kyle Schwarber missed out on Sunday against the Mets, but that didn't hamper the Phillies DH's September stats.

The slugger has a .381 average going 16-for-42 at the plate with 13 RBIs and 7 home runs. He faces off against the Brewers on Monday.

Cody Bellinger (5100 on DraftKings, 3200 on Fanduel)

With reports of the Cubs outfielder returning to the franchise for the 2025 season, Cody Bellinger will look to continue his strong presence at the plate. He has 9 RBIs inclulding 3 home runs in his last six games.

Eugenio Suarez (5300 on DraftKings, 4200 on Fanduel)

Eugenio Suarez's walk off single against the Brewers gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a much needed win on Sunday. The 3B is 12-for-23 since the 9th of September.

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Top Budget picks for MLB DFS September 16

Randal Grichuk (4400 on DraftKings, 3200 on Fanduel)

Randal Grichuk's performances off the bench have come in handy for the Dbacks. They face the Colorado Rockies in a fairly easy three-game series .

Parker Meadows (4300 on DraftKings, 2700 on Fanduel)

The Tigers are on the rise having closed in on the American League Wild Card spots. Their center fielder Parker Meadows has come big recently hitting at .255 this month.

Tommy Edman (4000 on DraftKings, 3100 on Fanduel)

Tommy Edman went yard once again on Sunday against the Braves. The Dodgers slugger has 10 RBIs, including seven extra-base hits in last eight games.