Munetaka Murakami -- Fantasy Value

This article recommends two Underdog Fantasy MLB Pick'em plays for April 23, 2026. The first targets Munetaka Murakami Over 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI against Michael Soroka. Murakami is in exceptional form, having homered in five consecutive games while batting .500 with a 1.182 SLG and .722 wOBA. Against right-handed pitchers this season, Murakami has a 1.091 OPS and .465 wOBA with a much lower 26.3% strikeout rate compared to 42.9% against lefties. Soroka carries a 2.78 ERA and 1.06 WHIP, but has been vulnerable to left-handed hitters (.293 BA, .488 SLG, .397 wOBA). Critically, Soroka's fastball velocity (94 mph average) aligns with Murakami's sweet spot—only one of Murakami's 10 home runs came against 95+ mph pitches, with his home runs averaging 89.8 mph pitch velocity.

The second recommendation is Michael Harris Over 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI. Harris is in hot form, recording two home runs in his most recent game and four long balls over his last six games. Over this six-game span, Harris maintains an excellent .526/.571/1.211 slash line. Both recommendations are framed as having clear situational edges supported by matchup data, current form, and favorable line construction.