Thursday's reduced slate of action across MLB includes four afternoon games and eight at night, giving DraftKings daily fantasy players a small pool of talent to work with.
Three of the eight pitchers going in the early contests are making their season debuts after returning from injury, adding an unusual wrinkle to the selection process. In the evening, one ace stands out from the rest, but is he worth his steep price tag?
Here are five ideal lineup choices for July 2.
Afternoon
Jacob deGrom, P ($10,300), vs. Chicago Cubs
Jose Fernandez ($9,600), Matt Moore ($7,600) and Matt Cain ($7,300) are all tempting choices at salaries likely beneath their talent levels.