Dan Marcus identified Robbie Ray as an appealing tournament option for DraftKings MLB contests on Saturday night. He acknowledges Ray's persistent issue with giving up home runs, forcing a volatile outlook. But Marcus highlights Ray's significant strikeout upside, especially against a Mariners lineup that currently ranks sixth-highest in strikeout rate early this season, making Ray an intriguing DFS consideration in large-field tournaments at a price point of $8,800.

Dan Marcus identifies Robbie Ray ($8,800) as a high-risk, high-reward DFS pitching option due to Ray's well-documented tendency to allow home runs, including two in his first start. However, Marcus highlights Ray's strong strikeout potential against Seattle, who currently hold the league's sixth-highest strikeout rate early in the season. Ray is recommended for tournaments, offering appealing upside but with volatility that DFS players should consider.

Michael Savio identified serious control issues for Giants pitcher Robbie Ray as a major concern, despite Ray's superficially impressive early-season numbers (3-0, 2.93 ERA). Ray has walked nine batters combined in just ten innings over his last two starts, an uncharacteristic lack of command likely tied to limited innings from prior injuries. Facing a talented Phillies batting lineup on the road makes Savio skeptical Ray can maintain his statistical dominance, forecasting a rough outing for the former Cy Young winner.

Scott Reichel strongly notes Robbie Ray's historical dominance over the Yankees lineup, highlighting their collective struggles, batting just .184 against him. Despite noting Ray tends to allow walks—which raises his on-base percentage against—he emphasizes the Yankees' inability to consistently find hits and their vulnerability to strikeouts. With a lofty strikeout prop at 6.5, Reichel still sees value in Ray based on this past dominance over the current Yankees roster, despite his tendency to labor through innings at times.

Kenny G is skeptical about Robbie Ray's strong 2-0 start with a 3.18 ERA given soft matchups so far against weaker offenses of Cincinnati and Seattle. Ray yielded a few home runs in those starts despite the favorable matchups. Now facing an elite Yankees offense ranked second in total runs and first in slugging percentage, Kenny G believes Ray is in line for significant regression, suggesting potential struggles against more formidable competition. He advises caution before trusting Ray, as he expects him to have trouble maintaining his strong start against the Yankees.

ESPN Fantasy cautioned fantasy managers considering Robbie Ray as a streamer on Saturday against the Mariners. Ray surrendered two home runs in his first start of the season against Cincinnati and has historically shown issues both with the long ball and issuing walks. Although Oracle Park typically suppresses home runs and thus mitigates power to a degree, the Mariners' lineup features league-average power coupled with a patient approach (high walk rate), both elements aligning problematic for Ray's persistent weaknesses. Managers looking to stream should proceed cautiously.

Chris Morgan acknowledged Robbie Ray as a high-risk, high-reward DFS pitcher, appealing especially to players willing to embrace risk. Morgan emphasized Ray's impressive strikeout potential, noting his massive 12.62 K/9 rate across limited starts last year and his career mark of 11.07 K/9, highlighting Ray's prior Cy Young success. Morgan contrasted Ray's upside with the Reds' unimpressive .693 OPS last season, presenting the Reds as a viable target for Ray to capitalize with potentially big strikeout numbers.