Guardians' Williams Dominates in Matchup with Cardinals

Nimmo, Rosario also top cash game plays for Monday's MLB DFS slate

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:25pm

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Zach Thompson highlights three top MLB DFS cash game plays for Monday's nine-game slate, including Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams, Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo, and New York Yankees infielder Amed Rosario.

Why it matters

These three players offer high floors and consistent production, making them ideal for cash game lineups that aim to double the entry fee by finishing in the top half of the contest.

The details

Williams has been impressive to start the season, posting a 2.04 ERA and 4.16 FIP through his first three starts. He faces a Cardinals lineup that ranks in the bottom 10 in MLB in team batting average. Nimmo is off to a hot start for the Rangers, hitting .367 with three homers, and he has a favorable matchup against Yankees pitcher Luis Severino, whom he has had success against in the past. Rosario provides salary relief at either second or third base and has shown the ability to produce against left-handed pitching.

  • Williams faces the Cardinals on Monday night in St. Louis.
  • Nimmo and the Rangers take on the Athletics in Oakland on Monday.
  • Rosario and the Yankees host the Angels on Monday.

The players

Gavin Williams

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher who has a 2.04 ERA and 4.16 FIP through his first three starts of the season.

Brandon Nimmo

Texas Rangers outfielder who is hitting .367 with three home runs to start the season.

Amed Rosario

New York Yankees infielder who provides salary relief at second or third base and has had success against left-handed pitching.

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What they’re saying

“Williams has been very strong in his three starts for the Guardians to start the season and has a favorable road matchup against the Cardinals this Monday night in St. Louis.”

— Zach Thompson, DFS Writer

“Nimmo and the Rangers roll into Sacramento for a favorable matchup against Luis Severino on Monday night. Nimmo is 5-for-10 with two doubles and a home run off Severino in the past, and the lefty has picked up most of his extra-base production this season when facing righties like Severino.”

— Zach Thompson, DFS Writer

“Rosario can be a nice, inexpensive play at either 2B or 3B at only $3,000, leaving plenty of salary available to fill the rest of your roster. The right-handed hitting Rosario will likely start against lefty Yusei Kikuchi.”

— Zach Thompson, DFS Writer

What’s next

The Guardians and Cardinals will continue their series on Tuesday, while the Rangers and Athletics, and Yankees and Angels, will also play again on Tuesday.

The takeaway

These three MLB DFS cash game plays offer a combination of high floors, favorable matchups, and salary relief, making them ideal building blocks for lineups that aim to double the entry fee in 50/50 or double-up contests.