Top MLB DFS Picks Today: DraftKings ft. Dairon Blanco, Jose Altuve & More | August 18

Today, all 30 MLB teams are on the schedule, which means every fit player is available for DFS. All superstar hitters can be selected at a price, and there are more than a few quality pitchers tabbed to start as well. Here's who you need to keep an eye on from today's lineups.

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Top Pitchers for MLB DFS August 18

Framber Valdez ($8900 on DraftKings)

Framber Valdez has been very good this season for the Houston Astros: 12-5, 3.38 ERA, 122 strikeouts, 1.17 WHIP. The thing that makes him arguably the best matchup today is that he's up against the Chicago White Sox.

Sonny Gray ($9200 on DraftKings)

Pick Sonny Gray for DFS today (Imagn)

Sonny Gray has been excellent all year. The St. Louis Cardinals ace is 11-7 with a 3.93 ERA, 162 strikeouts, and a 1.08 WHIP. Today, he is against the Los Angeles Dodgers but is still a top option due to his overall talent.

Pablo Lopez ($8700 on DraftKings)

Pablo Lopez has a very good stat line this year. The Minnesota Twins starter boasts a 1.15 WHIP with 149 strikeouts so far. Today, he's up against the struggling Texas Rangers, so he's a safe pick.

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Top Hitters for MLB DFS August 18

Bobby Witt Jr. ($6500 on DraftKings)

At some point, Bobby Witt Jr. is going to slow down. For now, the Kansas City Royals star is hitting .351 with 25 home runs, 90 RBIs and a 1.021 OPS. Pick him up every single day if possible.

Gunnar Henderson ($5900 on DraftKings)

Gunnar Henderson is a good DFS pick (Imagn)

Gunnar Henderson hit a home run last night, so he's in good form. Overall, the Baltimore Orioles star is hitting .289 with 32 home runs, 75 RBIs and a .934 OPS. He's a great option today vs. the Boston Red Sox.

Jose Altuve ($5600 on DraftKings)

Jose Altuve is hitting .299 with 52 RBIs for the Houston Astros this year. He's been a consistent performer all year long, and he will be a good choice for your DFS lineup today.

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Budget picks for MLB DFS August 18

Dairon Blanco ($3100 on DraftKings)

Dairon Blanco is three for six with two home runs in his last seven days. That kind of hot performance is hard to find, especially in the budget range. Pick up the Royals outfielder today and reap the benefits of his good form.

Trevor Larnach ($3500 on DraftKings)

Pick Trevor Larnach today (Imagn)

Trevor Larnach has hit 11 of his 12 home runs against AL opponents this season. Today, he's up against another AL team in the Texas Rangers, so look for him to cash in again today.

Luis Robert Jr. ($4400 on DraftKings)

Luis Robert Jr. would ordinarily not be a budget pick, but he's struggled this year: .212 batting average, 14 home runs and an OPS below .700. Despite that, the Chicago White Sox star has been better of late and is a good choice today.