MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 22, 2020

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hyun Jin Ryu TOR $9,000 33.38 3.71
Zack Wheeler PHI $9,100 32.96 3.62
Zac Gallen ARI $10,000 32.49 3.25
Kyle Hendricks CHC $8,700 28.89 3.32

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hyun Jin Ryu TOR $9,000 33.38 3.71
Justus Sheffield SEA $7,500 27.51 3.67
Zack Wheeler PHI $9,100 32.96 3.62
Reynaldo López CWS $7,100 23.55 3.32

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Freddie Freeman ATL $3,700 13.75 3.72
J.T. Realmuto PHI $4,000 13.70 3.42
Mitch Moreland BOS $3,800 13.52 3.56
Ryan Braun MIL $2,600 13.25 5.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ryan Braun MIL $2,600 13.25 5.09
Jose Trevino TEX $2,000 9.95 4.97
Matt Davidson CIN $2,200 10.76 4.89
Roberto Pérez CLE $2,100 9.10 4.33

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cavan Biggio TOR $3,800 14.11 3.71
Brandon Lowe TAM $4,200 13.42 3.19
Keston Hiura MIL $3,300 12.17 3.69
Howie Kendrick WAS $6,500 11.74 1.81

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mike Brosseau TAM $2,500 11.17 4.47
Ryan McMahon COL $2,600 11.30 4.35
Adam Frazier PIT $2,200 9.46 4.30
Wilmer Flores SFG $2,500 10.54 4.22

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Fernando Tatis Jr. SDP $4,700 15.72 3.35
Tim Anderson CWS $3,800 14.19 3.74
Xander Bogaerts BOS $3,500 13.49 3.85
Trea Turner WAS $9,000 12.88 1.43

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chris Taylor LOS $2,200 10.34 4.70
Pat Valaika BAL $2,100 9.82 4.67
Luis Urías MIL $2,100 9.17 4.37
Nick Ahmed ARI $2,500 10.92 4.37

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
José Ramírez CLE $4,000 13.92 3.48
Anthony Rendon LAA $4,000 12.96 3.24
Rafael Devers BOS $2,800 12.83 4.58
Matt Chapman OAK $3,500 12.82 3.66

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaac Paredes DET $2,100 9.78 4.66
Rafael Devers BOS $2,800 12.83 4.58
Phil Gosselin PHI $2,600 11.16 4.29
Jedd Gyorko MIL $2,300 9.72 4.23

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryce Harper PHI $4,400 16.26 3.70
Juan Soto WAS $10,000 16.14 1.61
Mookie Betts LOS $4,300 15.48 3.60
Mike Trout LAA $4,500 14.65 3.26
Christian Yelich MIL $4,200 14.49 3.45
Nick Castellanos CIN $4,200 13.94 3.32
Charlie Blackmon COL $3,900 13.49 3.46
Anthony Santander BAL $3,700 13.38 3.62

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Raimel Tapia COL $2,000 11.42 5.71
Jordan Luplow CLE $2,300 11.51 5.00
Bryan Reynolds PIT $2,400 11.39 4.74
Sam Hilliard COL $2,200 10.26 4.67
Danny Santana TEX $2,800 13.03 4.65
Victor Reyes DET $2,400 10.84 4.52
Scott Heineman TEX $2,000 9.01 4.50
Jake Cave MIN $2,300 10.36 4.50

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.