Alec Burleson Returns To Lineup (DH)
The Cardinals are getting Alec Burleson back in the lineup vs. the Cubs today, as he didn’t start Thursday’s matchup. Burleson is batting 2nd as the DH for St. Louis.
What It Means
Alec Burleson’s 18 home runs are 13th in the league heading into Friday’s action, and he his hitting .281 overall. Chicago is sending Javier Assad (R) to the mound, and Burleson is hitting .314 vs. right-handers this year. It is also worth noting that 15 of his 18 home runs have come vs. right-handers.
Given the matchup stats, Burleson makes for a solid play to hit a homerun today. His Fanduel player props to hit a HR are at +540. You can also start Burleson in your DFS lineup for the Main slate for 4,200 today.
