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Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Strategy, Primer for April 21

There's nothing better than starting the week with a win. For DraftKings players, hopefully Monday was kind enough to provide just that. Tuesday offers an equally promising opportunity with a wealth of games to choose from when setting a lineup.

With 15 games on tap, whittling a roster down to just 10 players can be an ambitious project. Luckily, we're here to help. Before the late games get underway on Tuesday, here's a look at five players to target to complete lineups on DraftKings.

 

Pitcher: Brandon Morrow, San Diego Padres ($6,500)

Through two starts this season, Brandon Morrow is averaging 21.3 fantasy points per game in DraftKings. Those stellar numbers have all been accomplished without winning a game, as the San Diego Padres offense hasn't backed him up.

Pitching at Coors Field might not be a perfect situation for Morrow, but the Padres lineup should finally do a solid job of scoring behind him. If he can limit the damage, Morrow should come away with a win and produce a decent amount of strikeouts for owners needing a No. 2 pitcher at a good value.

 

Catcher: Russell Martin, Toronto Blue Jays ($3,900)

One player thriving recently on Morrow's former team is Russell Martin. The Toronto Blue Jays catcher got off to a shaky start with his new team, but he has looked much more consistent since his two-homer game against the Atlanta Braves.

MCA Agency, which represents Martin, noted just how well Martin performed over the weekend:

A patient batter who draws walks along with providing pop in a lineup, expect more of the same from Martin on Tuesday night. Going up against Bud Norris, who has allowed 11 earned runs over just eight innings pitched in his first two starts, Martin will be a perfect addition to any roster.

 

First Baseman: Adrian Gonzalez, Los Angeles Dodgers ($4,300)

One unfortunate outing caused Adrian Gonzalez's price to plummet from $5,600 on Sunday down to $4,300. He may have gone 0-for-5 against the Colorado Rockies, but his start to the season has been anything but rocky.

Still averaging over 15 fantasy points per game, A-Gone should get back on track against Tim Lincecum. The San Francisco Giants have won just four games this season, so look for Gonzalez to feast on the struggling team with a big night for fantasy owners.

 

Third Baseman: Jake Lamb, Arizona Diamondbacks ($4,300)

Anyone hoping for Jake Lamb to slow down this season has been sorely disappointed. The Arizona Diamondbacks infielder boasts a .414 average with a 1.204 OPS in the early portion of the season.

Ryan P. Morrison of InsidetheZona.com notes just how difficult those numbers have been for Lamb:

While the D-Backs have still shown loyalty to Aaron Hill at times, there's no denying that Lamb is deserving of an everyday gig. Considering his numbers are still high and his price is still low, input Lamb into your lineup before his value and salary skyrocket.

 

Outfielder: Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles ($5,400)

Well, this one is clearly the most obvious choice.

Adam Jones is one of the hottest hitters on the planet right now heading into Toronto. His nine-game hitting streak may have come to an end on Monday, but Jones has still reached safely in his last 10 outings.

Jones will get back on track against the Blue Jays and Mark Buehrle. Considering the fact that he's torching hot against the veteran pitcher during his career, leaving Jones out of the lineup would be insane, even at such a high asking price.


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