Welcome to Fantasy Alarm's MLB DFS picks and daily fantasy playbook for Saturday, June 27th. Our MLB DFS projections combine advanced pitching metrics, platoon splits, strikeout prop data, and ownership positioning to identify the sharpest plays on every slate. Whether you are targeting DFS projections, running lineups through our DFS optimizer, tracking ownership trends, or checking confirmed lineups, Fantasy Alarm has the tools to sharpen your edge. 

Today's 8-game main slate has multiple different directions to go considering we have elite pitching options in Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Kyle Harrison, with plenty of great hitters in plus matchups as well. This MLB DFS playbook covers every key position on DraftKings and FanDuel with our best MLB DFS picks for today.

Slate: 8-Game Main |  Lock Time: 7:05 pm ET, Saturday, June 27th, 2026

Vegas Totals: COL/MIN (highest-projected game), WAS/BAL (second-highest game), MIA/STL - ATH/LAA (tied for third-highest game)

Highest K-Projections: Reid Detmers 6.5 O/U (-160), Yoshinobu Yamamoto 6.5 O/U (+114), Kyle Harrison 5.5 O/U (-139), Logan Gilbert 5.5 O/U (-137), Jack Perkins 5.5 O/U (-130)

MLB Weather Today, 6/27

Nationals vs Orioles - Afternoon storms could cause a late start, but the game should play fine even if that's the case.  

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Starting Pitchers

MLB DFS Top Pitchers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD)

Analysis: Yamamoto has been excellent this season, pitching to a 2.65 ERA across 91.2 innings. He draws a matchup against a below-average Padres offense that he just dominated last month, where he posted eight strikeouts in seven innings of one-run ball. 

Kyle Harrison (MIL)

Analysis: Harrison has been virtually unhittable this season outside of a random start in a minor league ballpark in Las Vegas. He draws a tough matchup against a red-hot Cubs offense, but he has also already dominated them once this season. The lefty tossed seven shutout innings and racked up 11 strikeouts against them back on May 20th. 

Logan Gilbert (SEA)

Analysis: There is risk of an early hook for Gilbert in this spot, with Emerson Hancock available in a piggyback role. However, it is a great spot for a pitcher who has been in excellent form. Since he allowed seven runs to the Padres back in May, Gilbert has reeled off six brilliant starts. During that time, he owns a 1.49 ERA and 31.2% strikeout rate. 

Logan Webb (SF)

Analysis: The Giants appear to have their ace back, as Webb has been in excellent form since returning from the IL. He has allowed just four earned runs in five starts since then, and he's worked at least seven innings in each of his last four starts. 

MLB DFS Value Pitchers

Reid Detmers (LAA)

Analysis: Detmers will get a third chance to solve the Athletics offense, and to say the first two attempts did not go well would be quite the understatement. The lefty has allowed 13 runs in 11.2 innings across two starts against them this season. Despite those ugly results, Detmers still carries massive upside into the matchup. The A's whiff at the 8th-highest rate in baseball when facing left-handed pitching. 

Jack Perkins (ATH)

Analysis: Perkins has done the majority of his work this season out of the Athletics bullpen. In four starts, the righty has posted a 7.50 ERA, but he has pitched much better than that. He has posted an elite 29.3% strikeout rate as a starter, but the walks have also ballooned to 11.0%. Still, ERA estimators like xERA (4.35), xFIP (3.68), and SIERA (3.73) all give him a much more favorable outlook as a starter. If Perkins can get the walks in line, he has a good chance to pay off his price tag in a high-upside matchup with the Angels. 

David Peterson (CHC)

Analysis: Peterson gets a chance to reset his season after being traded to a Cubs team that has been decimated by injuries in the rotation. He pitched to an ugly 6.09 ERA with the Mets this season, but there are reasons for optimism given this new opportunity. For one, he gets a huge upgrade in terms of the defense behind him. The Cubs rank first in baseball in Outs Above Average and Fielding Run Value, while the Mets rank 24th and 25th in those defensive metrics, respectively. The Brewers have been a top offense against righties, but they have struggled to a 92 wRC+ against lefties, which makes this a solid spot for Peterson. 

Top Options For Strikeouts

K-prop lines and value ratings are incorporated below for DFS and prop context. These are the arms building the highest strikeout ceilings on the 8-game slate.

Our model identifies these arms as the highest-ceiling plays for Alt-K lines today:

Kyle Harrison: 30.0% K% (10.9 K/9)

Reid Detmers: 27.2% K% (10.0 K/9)

Logan Gilbert: 27.2% K% (9.7 K/9) 

Jack Perkins: 27.5% K% (11.2 K/9)

Yoshinobu Yamamoto: 24.6% K% (8.4 K/9)

Best Odds For A Win

The following MLB DFS picks offer a combination of favorable win odds, sustainable ERA and xFIP metrics, and soft opponent matchups. Each carries K-prop lines worth noting alongside their DFS value at reduced ownership relative to the top tier.

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Stacks & Hitters

MLB DFS Top Hitters

Byron Buxton (OF, MIN) 

Analysis: Buxton and the Twins are in another elite spot against a low-strikeout righty. Lorenzen has been tougher on right-handed batters this season, but this is still a highly favorable matchup for Buxton. The slugger owns a massive .362 ISO against righties this season, hitting 21 home runs in just 232 plate appearances, and Lorenzen has managed just a 17.7% strikeout rate. 

CJ Abrams (SS, WSH)

Analysis: Abrams has racked up 17 home runs and 13 stolen bases through 80 games this season, putting him on nearly a 30-30 season-long pace. The shortstop has mashed right-handed pitching this season, posting a .262 ISO. Young has managed just an 11.8% strikeout rate to lefties with an xISO of .170. 

JJ Wetherholt (2B/SS, STL)

Analysis: The Cardinals' rookie comes with multiple IF positional eligibility in a dream matchup. His customary leadoff spot gives him a decent chance at seeing Gusto three times. The righty has had major struggles with left-handed batters in his career, including a 13.7% strikeout rate and .181 xISO this season after allowing a .259 ISO last season. 

Mickey Moniak (OF, COL)

Analysis: Moniak has destroyed right-handed pitching this season, with a .336 ISO and .420 wOBA, and 10 of his 12 home runs have come when he holds the platoon advantage. Paredes has just 20 big league innings under his belt, but he's managed only a 5.8% strikeout rate to lefties thus far.  

MLB DFS Value Hitters

Brooks Lee (3B, MIN) & Trevor Larnach (OF, MIN)

Analysis: Lee owns an impressive .224 ISO and .343 wOBA against righties this season. Larnach is up at .372 wOBA and should grab the leadoff spot in the order again. They draw a matchup with Lorenzen, who has been destroyed by lefties this season, allowing a .301 ISO and posting just a 17.8% strikeout rate.  

Andrew Vaughn (1B, MIL) & Cooper Pratt (SS, MIL)

Analysis: Milwaukee has struggled against lefties this season, but these two batters haven't been around the entire season. Vaughn missed the first month of the season with an injury, and Pratt was only recently called up to the big leagues. Vaughn has mashed lefties for a .333 ISO in 55 plate appearances, while Pratt has seen just 11 opportunities against them so far. Peterson has only struck out 14.8% of right-handed batters this season. 

Lars Nootbaar (OF, STL) 

Analysis: Nootbaar didn't make his season debut until June 5th, but he's hit the ground running since his return. He's slashing .290/.392/.484 through 18 games, and now he draws an elite matchup. Gusto has struggled with left-handed batters in his career, including a 13.7% strikeout rate and .181 xISO this season after allowing a .259 ISO last season.

MLB DFS Top Stacks

Primary Stack: Minnesota Twins vs Michael Lorenzen (COL RHP)

Why: The Twins have the highest implied team total on the slate at 5.1 runs. They face a low-strikeout pitcher who has allowed a 7.11 ERA through 76 innings. Lorenzen has been destroyed by lefties this season, allowing a .301 ISO, and the Twins are expected to roll out six lefties. Add Buxton to a few of those lefties for an elite stack. 

Targets: Byron Buxton, Kody Clemens, Trevor Larnach, Josh Bell, Brooks Lee, Victor Caratini

Primary Stack: Washington Nationals vs Brandon Young (BAL RHP)

Why: The Nats have been an above-average offense this season, with outstanding production from Wood and Abrams. Add in the breakout of Mead and the emergence of Crews, and it's a lineup with some depth. The righty Young has been good on the surface this season, but he's been quite fortunate with batted ball luck (.262 BABIP, 7% HR/FB), and there should be some regression forthcoming. 

Targets: James Wood, CJ Abrams, Luis Garcia, Curtis Mead, Dylan Crews, Daylen Lile 

Primary Stack: St. Louis Cardinals vs Ryan Gusto (MIA RHP)

Why: The Cardinals are surprise contenders in what was expected to be a bit of a reset year after they traded away several veterans. Breakouts from Walker and Whetherholt have fueled the offense to top-ten production. Consistently reliable lefties like Burleson and Nootbaar stand out in their matchup tonight.  

Targets: JJ Wetherholt, Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker, Lars Nootbaar, Ivan Herrera 

"Contrarian" Stack: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Randy Vasquez (SD RHP)

Why: The Dodgers may ultimately get steamed up by roster lock if the field wises up to how great a spot they are in, but they are currently flying under the radar. Vasquez has experienced some serious regression after a strong start to the season, and now he's getting hit harder than ever. The righty has allowed a 45.7% hard-hit rate and 13% barrel rate. Against right-handed pitching, the Dodgers own the top wRC+ in baseball by a significant margin. 

Targets: Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, Dalton Rushing

"Contrarian" Stack: Milwaukee Brewers vs David Peterson (CHC LHP)

Why: The Brewers have struggled to a 92 RC+ against lefties this season, but Peterson enters play with a 6.09 ERA. The Cubs' bullpen is also in shambles, as the injury bug has not just been limited to the starting rotation. Since closer Daniel Palencia was placed on the IL earlier this month, the 'pen has been hammered for a 6.49 ERA over their last 34.2 innings. 

Targets: Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, Andrew Vaughn, Cooper Pratt, Brice Turang 

MLB DFS Lineups: Core MLB DFS Hitters & Pitchers

The "Chalk" (Popular)

The "Pivot" (Low

Owned)

The Winning Logic
Yamamoto (SP, chalk)Gilbert (SP, low owned)No one really knows what to expect with the piggyback situation, but it's hard to believe the Mariners would pull Gilbert early if he's cruising. He projects to face nine lefties, and he owns an elite 33.2% strikeout rate against lefties. 
Twins (Chalk)Dodgers (pivot stack)The best offense in baseball is flying under the radar against a pitcher giving up loads of hard contact. 
Buxton + Clemens (chalk)Freeman + Ohtani (lower owned)The Twins are in a great spot, but so are the elite Dodgers, and they are significantly less popular. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The foundation for every MLB DFS lineup you build today. These are the core MLB DFS picks by position across DraftKings and FanDuel.

  1. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (SP1)
  2. Reid Detmers (SP2)
  3. Byron Buxton (Core Bat)
  4. CJ Abrams (Core Bat)
  5. JJ Wetherholt (Core Bat)
  6. Brooks Lee (Core Value Bat)
  7. Trevor Larnach (Core Value Bat)

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