If you’re looking for the best bet for home-run hitters ahead of Monday’s fantasy baseball slate, here are three options you can consider.
Why Joc Pederson is a Strong Home Run Bet for Monday
Pederson is clearly past his prime, and while his best years are behind him, that shouldn’t stop him from being one of the best options to go yard in Monday’s 15-game slate. The veteran has been outstanding against Chris Bassitt throughout his career, hitting .500 with a 1.783 OPS and 2 home runs across 10 at-bats.
Pederson has been limited to 2 at-bats this season, and all signs point to him being a part-time player in a Rangers lineup that’s absolutely stacked. However, given his success against Bassitt, he could be an excellent low-end addition to your lineup, regardless of whether you’re playing in a season-long format or in a DFS contest. Look for Pederson to be in the lineup Monday against the Orioles.
Why Corbin Carroll Can Homer Against the Tigers on Monday
Carroll hasn’t turned heads with his play this season, since he’s gone 2-for-11 so far with 2 runs scored, 1 RBI, 2 strikeouts, and no extra-base hits. However, the star outfielder, who was a borderline first-round pick in most fantasy formats after an impressive 2025 season, should be a strong bet to go yard in Monday’s game against the Tigers, since he’s been pretty effective against Justin Verlander.
The average doesn’t stand out, as he’s hit just .167 in 12 at-bats, but over that same span, Carroll also has 2 homers and a 1.000 OPS. Plus, Verlander isn’t the dominant pitcher he used to be, which should boost Carroll’s chances of going yard. After a 2025 season in which he was one of 7 players to record at least 30 homers and 30 steals, Carroll is certainly due for his first homer of the current campaign.
Why Michael Busch is a Top Home Run Target on Monday
Busch went hitless with 2 strikeouts in 4 at-bats against the Nationals on Sunday in the series finale, but overall, the star first baseman went 4-for-12 in the first series of the season. He eclipsed the 30-homer plateau in the 2025 season, and he’s due to go yard after not doing so in the first 3 games of the campaign.
The Cubs have a favorable matchup on paper, since the Angels will have Ryan Johnson on the mound, who will be making an MLB start for the first time in his career after a 2025 season in which he struggled as a reliever in the majors but later thrived as a starter in High-A. It’s uncertain whether his stuff will play out in the majors as a starter, but regardless, Busch should be one of the best threats to go yard in Monday’s 15-game slate, considering his power and the favorable matchup he has on paper.
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