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Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em Lineups For June 5th

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda (8) runs home.

The first weekend of June is here, and fantasy players could win cash prizes in Friday’s top MLB DFS lineup and fantasy stacks. Friday’s full slate of games will start the weekend with a bang for fantasy players. The weekend is here, and fantasy players could enjoy the first Summer weekend in style with today’s top MLB DFS lineup and fantasy stacks.

Friday’s slate of 15 games will start the weekend with a bang, with the New York Yankees hosting their rivals, the Boston Red Sox. Another game where fantasy players could win cash prizes is the San Diego Padres starting a weekend series against the New York Mets. 

The first weekend of June is here, and fantasy players could win cash prizes to start today’s top MLB DFS lineup and fantasy stacks weekend. 

June 5th Top MLB DFS Lineup Starters 

1B Jonathan Aranda, Tampa Bay Rays at Miami Marlins ($4,600 – DraftKings/$3,800-FanDuel)

To start Friday’s slate of games, Jonathan Aranda should be in your top MLB DFS lineups against the Marlins. In the loss to the Tigers, Aranda went 0-for-2 with two walks. 

Aranda has been having a strong season and could bounce back against the Marlins. Fantasy players could see a multi-hit game from the Rays star slugger. 

2B Ozzie Albies, Pittsburgh Pirates at Atlanta Braves ($4,800 – DraftKings/3,100-Fanduel)

Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves should be in today’s top MLB DFS lineups against the Pirates. In the losing effort against the Blue Jays, Albies went 0-for-4. 

Albies has been having another strong season and could have another great performance. Fantasy players could see a multi-RBI game from the Braves veteran infielder.  

3B Zack Gelof, Athletics at Houston Astros ($3,900 – DraftKings/2,900-Fanduel)

The last player to add to your fantasy lineups is Zack Gelof of the Athletics, to continue the week in style. In the loss to the Cubs, Gelof went 1-for-3 with a walk. 

Gelof has been playing well with a nine-game hitting streak. Fantasy players could see a multi-hit game from the Athletics’ emerging star infielder. 

June 5th Top MLB DFS Lineup Benchwarmers 

SS CJ Abrams, Washington Nationals at Arizona Diamondbacks ($5,700 – DraftKings/$4,000-FanDuel)

For today’s top MLB DFS benchwarmers, CJ Abrams is the first player fantasy players should add to their fantasy bench. In the loss to the Marlins, Abrams went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. 

Abrams has been playing well but has not been providing runs, with no RBIs in his past six games. DFS players could see a multi-strikeout game from the Nationals star infielder. 

OF Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh Pirates at Atlanta Braves ($6,300 – DraftKings/4,400-Fanduel)

Oneil Cruz of the Pittsburgh Pirates is another player who should be on your fantasy bench to end the week. During the win against the Astros, Cruz went 1-for-2 with two walks. 

Cruz has been having a strong season, but could struggle against the Braves’ pitching. Fantasy players could see a hitless game from the Pirates’ star slugger. 

OF Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers ($6,000 – DraftKings/$3,900-Fanduel) 

Mike Trout, of the Los Angeles Angels, should be the last player on your top MLB DFS bench for Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the win against the Rockies, Trout went 0-for-3 with two walks and a run. 

Trout has been sluggish this season and could have a poor game against the Dodgers. Fantasy players could see a multi-strikeout game from the Angels veteran star. 

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Sep 17, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (rioht) greets left fielder Ian Happ (8) crossing home plate on a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Friday’s top MLB DFS stack for today’s slate should be the Chicago Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner. The Cubs have been playing better after their win against the Athletics and could have another strong performance. June is starting the season off hot, and fantasy players could win cash prizes to start the weekend with a bang in today’s top MLB DFS lineup stacks. 

The first player for today’s top MLB DFS lineup stack should be Crow-Armstrong, after a solid game last night. In the walk-off win against the Athletics, Crow-Armstrong went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs, and two strikeouts. While Armstrong has been frustrating lately due to poor fielding, he has been a solid hitter with last night’s walk-off hit. Fantasy players could see a multi-RBI game from the Cubs’ emerging superstar. 

Another player who could have a great game for fantasy players should be Happ, after a solid game against the Athletics. In the win against the Athletics, Happ went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs, and two strikeouts. Happ has been having a solid season with 14 home runs and could have another strong game. Fantasy players could see a home run from the Cubs veteran slugger. 

The last player for today’s top MLB DFS lineup stack should be Hoerner after a decent game against the Athletics. Hoerner has been having a strong season with a .694 OPS and could have a solid performance against the Giants. Fantasy players could see a multi-hit game from the Cubs veteran infielder. With the first June weekend here, fantasy players could win cash prizes in today’s top MLB DFS lineup and fantasy stacks.