In daily fantasy baseball, success starts with nailing the starting pitcher spot in your lineup.
When compared to hitters, pitching performance tends to be much more predictable and stable throughout the course of the season. You know what you're getting from a top-level ace when you roster him: probably a dominant effort with only one or two implosions per season. In contrast, even the game's best hitters have days at the plate when they go 0-for-4.
As a result, lineup construction should begin with the starting pitcher. Which pitchers should you consider on today's main slate?
High-Salaried Option
Joe Musgrove, San Diego Padres
at Texas Rangers Joe Musgrove seems to certainly enjoy the warm climate of sunny San Diego, and while he takes to the road today, he should be able to continue his strong start to his San Diego Padres tenure.
FanDuel Salary: $9,700