Targeting Luis Robert Jr. Against the Struggling Tigers’ Pitching
When building your daily fantasy baseball lineups today, one bat stands above the rest as a must-play option: Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox.
The dynamic center fielder draws an absolutely dream matchup today as the White Sox host the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field. Robert has been on an absolute tear over the past two weeks, slashing .342/.395/.684 with four home runs and three stolen bases during this stretch. His combination of power and speed makes him a fantasy goldmine, and today’s matchup only amplifies his upside.
Detroit is sending rookie right-hander Casey Mize to the mound, who has struggled mightily in his return from Tommy John surgery. Mize currently sports an unsightly 5.78 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP across his first five starts of 2025. His fastball velocity remains down from his pre-surgery days, averaging just 92.1 mph, and his once-devastating splitter has lost significant movement.
What makes Robert such an appealing play isn’t just Mize’s struggles, but the entire Tigers bullpen situation. Detroit’s relief corps has been decimated by injuries, with three key high-leverage arms on the IL. Over the last 10 games, the Tigers’ bullpen has posted a collective 6.42 ERA, allowing 14 home runs in just 37 innings pitched.
Weather conditions in Chicago today further boost Robert’s outlook. Temperatures are expected to reach 76 degrees with winds blowing out to center at 12-15 mph. Guaranteed Rate Field already plays as a hitter-friendly environment, and these conditions should enhance carry on fly balls.
From a daily fantasy pricing perspective, Robert offers exceptional value. While his season-long numbers look merely solid (.268 with 7 HR and 5 SB), his recent hot streak hasn’t yet been reflected in his DFS salary. He’s priced as just the 11th most expensive outfielder on DraftKings and 9th on FanDuel, making him an excellent core play for both cash games and tournaments.
For optimal lineup construction, consider stacking Robert with White Sox teammates Andrew Vaughn and Eloy Jiménez, who bat directly behind him in the lineup. This trio offers massive run-producing potential against the vulnerable Tigers pitching staff.
The final factor working in Robert’s favor today is his historical success against Detroit. In his career against the Tigers, Robert has hit .312 with 11 home runs in 36 games, including a memorable three-homer game against them last season.
While there are certainly other attractive batting options across today’s slate, none offer the perfect combination of recent form, matchup quality, ballpark factors, and value pricing that Robert brings to the table today. Whether you’re playing cash games or tournaments, single-entry or multi-entry contests, Luis Robert Jr. should be locked into your daily fantasy baseball lineups as the top batting play for April 30th.
Make sure to check lineup confirmations before lock, but assuming Robert is in the White Sox lineup batting in his usual third spot, he’s the bat you absolutely cannot afford to fade today.