This article is part of our DraftKings MLB series.
There are nine games Wednesday, but they're spread out evenly throughout the day, with only two tilts sharing the same start time.
So, while typically sticking to the player pool for the main evening slate is the plan, there are a collection of recommendations from across the contests.
Additionally, double-check the weather, as there are unfavorable forecasts threatening a number of games.
PITCHER
Ubaldo Jimenez, BAL vs. MIN ($7,500): While Camden Yards is far from a pitcher-friendly environment, Jimenez was much more effective at home last season. He posted a 22.5 percent strikeout rate, 51.5 ground-ball rate, 0.67 HR/9 and held opposing hitters to a .291 wOBA at home. The colder weather should help the Twins' offense -- just four runs through the first two games -- stay grounded, too.
Alex Wood, LAD at SF ($6,600): There is bounce back appeal for Wood in his first full season with the Dodgers, especially if he inches closer to his 24.5 percent strikeout rate from 2014 than the 17.4 he had last season. San Francisco underwhelmed against southpaws last year (.310 wOBA, .119 ISO and 18.7 K%), and it is the first time they'll face a lefty this season. The cap hit is still the largest draw, though.
CATCHER
Devin Mesoraco, CIN vs. PHI ($3,200): During his breakout 2014 campaign, the backstop posted a .384 wOBA and 144 wRC+ against right-handed hurlers. At his diminished salary, taking a speculative stab at Mesoraco has upside, especially since he might not be an overly popular play for the early slate.
FIRST BASE
Anthony Rizzo, CHC at ARI ($5,200): Opposing-starter Rubby de la Rosa resembled a pitching machine against left-handed batters at home last season, allowing a .614 slugging percentage and .428 wOBA. Not that starting Rizzo requires much encouraging, but there is no arguing the matchup.
SECOND BASE
Jonathan Schoop, BAL vs. MIN ($3,600): With 31 home runs dating back to 2014, Schoop offers rare power upside from the keystone, as only three second basemen have more long flies during the span. Schoop's .207 ISO against righties is also second best in the league during the span among second basemen. Facing Phil Hughes should also be a nice fit Thursday, as the fly-ball hurler allowed a .401 wOBA and 2.12 HR/9 to right-handed batters on the road last season.
THIRD BASE
Todd Frazier, CWS at OAK ($4,600):Kendall Graveman was battling the flu Tuesday and claimed to lose 12 pounds, yet he is still expected to pitch Thursday. He already struggled against righties (.342 wOBA), so while Frazier typically does more damage against lefties, his 37.0 hard-hit percentage, .343 wOBA and 115 wRC+ against right-handed arms from 2014 to 2015 don't raise fade concerns.
SHORTSTOP
Ian Desmond, TEX at LAA ($3,800): In the diluted shortstop pool Thursday, you're either spending up for Carlos Correa ($4,800) in potentially poor weather or rolling the dice. Wednesday, Desmond batted second against a left-handed hurler, and he has plus marks in slugging percentage (.468), ISO (.192), wOBA (.344) and wRC+ (117) against southpaws dating back to 2012.
OUTFIELD
Kyle Schwarber/Jason Heyward, CHC at ARI ($4,600/$4,300): Picking on the previously noted favorable opposing hurler, lefties Schwarber and Heyward are staples in the heart of the lineup and eyeing breakout games following their 0-for-4 and 1-for-9 starts, respectively.
Yasiel Puig, LAD at SF ($4,300): Through his first three seasons, Puig posted an impressive 34.7 hard-hit percentage. He's passed the eye test at the dish during the first series, and while it's a small sample size, his 88.9 Hard% to start this year could be the sign of a monster campaign. Match his groove at the dish with the manageable cap hit, and Puig is worth a long look again.
Jay Bruce, CIN vs. PHI ($4,000):Charlie Morton served up a .506 slugging percentage and .384 wOBA to left-handed batters last season, and Bruce presents an affordable stack option alongside Mesoraco. The outfielder has a .222 ISO against right-handed hurlers since 2012.
Michael Taylor, WAS vs. MIA ($3,600): Coming off a monster spring (.453/.491/.849), Taylor projects to see plenty of starts atop the lineup with Ben Revere on the 15-day disabled list. Taylor offers a nice power-speed combo after posting 14 home runs and 16 stolen bases last year, and he owns the handedness advantage against southpaw Adam Conley Thursday. Taylor could carry a low ownership percentage, too.
