MLB FanDuel Picks for May 9, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carlos Rodón SF $11,100 39.34 3.54
Brandon Woodruff MIL $10,200 37.54 3.68
Julio Urías LAD $9,500 33.92 3.57
MacKenzie Gore SD $10,000 31.45 3.15

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Woodruff MIL $10,200 37.54 3.68
Julio Urías LAD $9,500 33.92 3.57
Carlos Rodón SF $11,100 39.34 3.54
Elieser Hernandez MIA $6,900 23.99 3.48

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rowdy Tellez MIL $3,400 12.04 3.54
Anthony Rizzo NYY $3,600 11.53 3.20
Freddie Freeman LAD $4,100 11.51 2.81
C.J. Cron COL $4,000 11.46 2.86

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonah Heim TEX $2,300 11.01 4.79
Tyler Nevin BAL $2,000 9.19 4.59
Austin Barnes LAD $2,000 8.45 4.22
Jorge Alfaro SD $2,000 8.35 4.17

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kolten Wong MIL $3,200 10.85 3.39
Rougned Odor BAL $2,200 8.13 3.69
Nick Madrigal CHC $2,200 5.80 2.64

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rougned Odor BAL $2,200 8.13 3.69
Kolten Wong MIL $3,200 10.85 3.39
Nick Madrigal CHC $2,200 5.80 2.64

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Willy Adames MIL $3,900 13.79 3.54
Wander Franco TB $3,800 12.17 3.20
Tim Anderson CWS $3,600 11.50 3.19
Corey Seager TEX $3,300 10.08 3.05

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $2,100 7.93 3.77
Willy Adames MIL $3,900 13.79 3.54
Jack Mayfield LAA $2,400 8.15 3.40
Brandon Crawford SF $3,000 9.90 3.30

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
José Ramírez CLE $4,100 13.69 3.34
Manny Machado SD $4,600 13.30 2.89
Patrick Wisdom CHC $3,000 10.56 3.52
Anthony Rendon LAA $3,200 10.07 3.15

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Yoán Moncada CWS $2,800 10.04 3.59
Ke’Bryan Hayes PIT $2,700 9.58 3.55
Patrick Wisdom CHC $3,000 10.56 3.52
José Ramírez CLE $4,100 13.69 3.34

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryce Harper PHI $3,900 13.73 3.52
Mike Trout LAA $4,200 13.29 3.17
Mookie Betts LAD $4,100 13.25 3.23
Aaron Judge NYY $4,400 13.12 2.98
Steven Kwan CLE $2,600 12.29 4.73
Christian Yelich MIL $3,800 11.96 3.15
Manuel Margot TB $3,000 11.86 3.95
Cedric Mullins BAL $3,600 11.47 3.19

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alek Thomas ARI $1 9.78 9784.00
Steven Kwan CLE $2,600 12.29 4.73
Austin Slater SF $2,400 11.05 4.60
Brett Phillips TB $2,200 9.71 4.41
David Peralta ARI $2,400 10.32 4.30
Tyrone Taylor MIL $2,100 8.85 4.21
Manuel Margot TB $3,000 11.86 3.95
AJ Pollock CWS $2,600 10.09 3.88

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.