The daily fantasy baseball slate for Saturday, August 1, 2026, presents a handful of undervalued options that can help savvy players extract extra upside from their DraftKings lineups.
Rookie left‑hander Kohl Drake of the Arizona Diamondbacks headlines the list, priced at just $6,200 and paired with a Cleveland Guardians team that struggles mightily against southpaws.
Cleveland’s lineup posts a .221 batting average and a .649 OPS versus left‑handed pitchers, ranking dead last in ISO at .119, a weakness that Drake’s recent debut only accentuates.
In his first MLB start Drake tossed five innings, allowing one earned run, scattering four hits, walking two and striking out five, showcasing the control that could translate into a solid fantasy output.
At shortstop, Milwaukee’s Cooper Pratt continues to deliver consistent production, averaging 7.6 fantasy points per game and posting double‑digit scores in four of his last six contests.
Pratt’s slash line of .288/.379/.396 yields a .775 OPS and he has already stolen ten bases since his June 16 debut, while his .329/.422/.471 performance against right‑hander Jose Soriano highlights a favorable split.
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Javier Baez has returned from injury and immediately made an impact, going 8‑for‑13 with a double, five runs and five RBI in a small sample, and he now enjoys a hitter‑friendly environment at Sutter Health Park.
Facing the Athletics, Baez’s .304/.323/.435 slash line and .758 OPS this season suggest he could exceed his 6.4 fantasy‑point average, especially with right‑hander Jack Perkins on the mound.
Perkins, a right‑hander for Oakland, carries a 6.45 ERA and 1.36 WHIP, but his 80 strikeouts in 68.1 innings indicate he can still miss bats, making him a risky but potentially rewarding opponent for the Tigers’ versatile infielder.