The San Diego Padres overcame the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Wednesday, thanks to Matt Waldron’s solid pitching, Xander Bogaerts’ three hits, and a four-run first inning. Waldron’s knuckleball kept the Rockies’ batters at bay for six innings, while Bogaerts led the offense. Ha-Seong Kim contributed with two hits and two RBIs, solidifying the Padres’ victory.
Despite a recent win against the Blue Jays, the Padres are facing struggles from three key players: Bogaerts, Musgrove, and Machado. Bogaerts’ performance has been below expectations, while Musgrove’s ERA is among the worst in MLB. Machado’s injury has limited his offensive and defensive contributions. The team’s success in reaching the playoffs may hinge on these players turning around their performances.
Xander Bogaerts is a strong MLB DFS pick for Monday despite his slow start. He has a favorable matchup against a struggling Colorado Rockies team. Austin Riley and Adam Duvall are also solid options for your DFS lineup. Riley has been on base in 14 consecutive games and is looking for his first home run since April 7. Duvall is a cheap option who has a history of success against left-handed pitchers.
