Top MLB DFS Stacks for Friday 4/3/26

Zach Thompson gives his top teams to consider for MLB DFS stacks on Friday's daily fantasy baseball slate on DraftKings.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:08pm

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the dynamic motion and power of baseball players swinging bats, with their faces and uniforms blurred into vibrant brushstrokes.The high-octane offenses of the Astros, Mariners, and A's promise to provide fireworks on the diamond this Friday.Houston Today

With all 30 MLB teams in action on Friday, Zach Thompson highlights the top stacking options for DFS players, including the hot-hitting Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, and Oakland Athletics.

Why it matters

Stacking multiple players from the same high-scoring MLB lineup can be a lucrative strategy in daily fantasy baseball, as it allows players to capitalize on correlated production. Finding the right matchup to target is key, and Thompson identifies three teams poised to break out offensively on Friday's slate.

The details

The Astros, led by Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and Cam Smith, will face A's lefty Jeffrey Springs in the hitter-friendly Sacramento ballpark. The Mariners, struggling to start the season, will look to get their bats going against Angels southpaw Reid Detmers. And the A's, hosting the Astros for their home opener, will try to take advantage of Cristian Javier's shaky first outing.

  • The Astros have scored 45 runs through their first seven games of the season, tied with the Brewers for the most in the majors.
  • The Mariners will hit the road to Anaheim for the Angels' home opener on Friday.
  • The A's will host the Astros for their home opener in Sacramento.

The players

Jose Altuve

The Astros second baseman is off to a hot start, averaging 9 FPTS per game.

Carlos Correa

The Astros shortstop/third baseman has back-to-back games of 18 FPTS and is a seamless fit into multiple roster builds.

Cam Smith

The Astros outfielder has cleared 7 FPTS in six of his seven games with a double, a homer, and two stolen bases.

Cal Raleigh

The Mariners catcher is looking to break out after a slow start, hitting only .160 with no home runs.

Julio Rodriguez

The Mariners outfielder is off to a rough start, hitting just .077 with no extra-base hits.

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What they’re saying

“Whether you believe in the Astros long-term or not, they've been one of the hottest offenses to start the season.”

— Zach Thompson, Fantasy Sports Writer

“The Mariners will hope that stepping out of chilly Seattle can help their offense heat up.”

— Zach Thompson, Fantasy Sports Writer

What’s next

The Astros and Mariners will look to continue their offensive surges, while the A's hope to get their bats going in their home opener against the Astros.

The takeaway

Finding the right stacking opportunities is crucial in MLB DFS, and this Friday's slate presents several intriguing options, from the high-powered Astros to the struggling Mariners and A's looking to break out at home.