MLB FanDuel Picks for May 27, 2022

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Justin Verlander	HOU	$10,800	40.77	3.78
Sean Manaea	SD	$9,700	37.14	3.83
Carlos Rodón	SF	$9,900	36.53	3.69
Alek Manoah	TOR	$10,200	34.73	3.40

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Jon Gray	TEX	$7,100	27.43	3.86
Sean Manaea	SD	$9,700	37.14	3.83
Justin Verlander	HOU	$10,800	40.77	3.78
Chase Silseth	LAA	$6,900	25.76	3.73

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Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Paul Goldschmidt	STL	$4,200	14.64	3.49
Freddie Freeman	LAD	$3,700	13.15	3.55
Pete Alonso	NYM	$4,100	12.47	3.04
Jared Walsh	LAA	$3,400	12.37	3.64

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Sam Huff	TEX	$2,000	9.89	4.95
William Contreras	ATL	$2,700	12.22	4.52
Christian Vázquez	BOS	$2,300	9.94	4.32
Mike Zunino	TB	$2,100	8.54	4.07

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Jose Altuve	HOU	$4,100	13.38	3.26
Ozzie Albies	ATL	$3,300	10.81	3.28
Kolten Wong	MIL	$3,000	10.71	3.57
Rougned Odor	BAL	$2,300	9.26	4.03

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Josh VanMeter	PIT	$2,100	8.60	4.09
Rougned Odor	BAL	$2,300	9.26	4.03
Matt Reynolds	CIN	$2,100	8.06	3.84
Luis Rengifo	LAA	$2,200	8.23	3.74

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Dansby Swanson	ATL	$3,300	13.18	3.99
Xander Bogaerts	BOS	$3,700	12.25	3.31
Francisco Lindor	NYM	$3,800	12.07	3.18
Carlos Correa	MIN	$3,400	11.05	3.25

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Dansby Swanson	ATL	$3,300	13.18	3.99
Rodolfo Castro	PIT	$2,200	8.24	3.75
Xander Bogaerts	BOS	$3,700	12.25	3.31
Brandon Crawford	SF	$3,300	10.91	3.31

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Rafael Devers	BOS	$4,200	14.66	3.49
Manny Machado	SD	$4,400	12.37	2.81
Justin Turner	LAD	$3,000	11.19	3.73
Alex Bregman	HOU	$3,500	10.41	2.97

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Emmanuel Rivera	KC	$2,100	8.62	4.11
Evan Longoria	SF	$2,400	9.88	4.11
Ramón Urías	BAL	$2,200	8.99	4.09
Miguel Andújar	NYY	$2,000	7.60	3.80

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Mookie Betts	LAD	$4,600	16.09	3.50
Bryce Harper	PHI	$4,300	14.99	3.49
J.D. Martinez	BOS	$3,900	14.68	3.76
Mike Trout	LAA	$4,200	13.84	3.29
Mike Yastrzemski	SF	$3,200	13.66	4.27
Aaron Judge	NYY	$4,500	13.34	2.96
Joc Pederson	SF	$3,200	12.64	3.95
George Springer	TOR	$3,600	12.33	3.43

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Kole Calhoun	TEX	$2,300	11.54	5.02
Cal Mitchell	PIT	$2,000	9.25	4.63
Lars Nootbaar	STL	$2,000	9.04	4.52
Jose Siri	HOU	$2,000	8.97	4.49
Trevor Larnach	MIN	$2,000	8.60	4.30
Austin Hays	BAL	$2,600	11.16	4.29
Mike Yastrzemski	SF	$3,200	13.66	4.27
Aristides Aquino	CIN	$2,200	9.37	4.26

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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.