MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings Today: DFS Strategy & Value Plays for March 29

A couple starters facing subpar offenses highlight selections for your Sunday DraftKings MLB DFS lineups.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:22pm

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It's the first Sunday of the 2026 MLB campaign with 11 games on the DFS slate and the first pitch at 1:35 p.m. EDT. Get your lineups in early, tune in to some afternoon baseball, and home for some DFS success. Here are the recommendations.

Why it matters

The early part of the season is a prime time for DFS players to gain an edge by identifying undervalued pitchers facing weaker offenses and hitters who are poised to bounce back from down years.

The details

Pitching recommendations include Shota Imanaga of the Cubs facing the Nationals, Max Meyer of the Marlins against the Rockies, and Grant Holmes of the Braves versus the Royals. Top targets at the plate are Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs, Gunnar Henderson of the Orioles, and William Contreras of the Braves. Stacks to consider are the Mets against the Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski and the Red Sox against the Reds' Rhett Lowder.

  • The first pitch is at 1:35 p.m. EDT on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Shota Imanaga

A Chicago Cubs pitcher entering his sophomore MLB season after posting a 3.73 ERA over 25 starts in 2025.

Max Meyer

A Miami Marlins pitcher who had a strong start to the 2025 season before undergoing hip surgery, and is looking to bounce back in 2026.

Grant Holmes

An Atlanta Braves pitcher who moved from the bullpen to the rotation in 2025, posting a 3.99 ERA with a 2.93 ERA at home.

Pete Crow-Armstrong

A Chicago Cubs outfielder who compiled a 30/30 campaign with 37 doubles in 2025.

Gunnar Henderson

A Baltimore Orioles infielder who hit .274 with 34 doubles and 30 stolen bases in 2025 despite early-season injury issues.

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What’s next

The first pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. EDT on Sunday, March 29, 2026, so DFS players will need to finalize their lineups before then.

The takeaway

The early part of the MLB season provides opportunities for DFS players to gain an edge by identifying undervalued pitchers facing weaker offenses and hitters who are poised to bounce back from down years.