MLB FanDuel Picks for May 27, 2023

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

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


Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shohei Ohtani LAA $10,300 46.28 4.49
Framber Valdez HOU $11,600 42.40 3.65
Logan Webb SF $11,000 40.20 3.65
Chris Bassitt TOR $10,200 37.04 3.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shohei Ohtani LAA $10,300 46.28 4.49
Michael Lorenzen DET $8,200 32.98 4.02
Luis Severino NYY $9,000 35.11 3.90
Brady Singer KC $7,000 26.51 3.79

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Pete Alonso NYM $4,400 14.23 3.23
Freddie Freeman LAD $4,200 13.91 3.31
Paul Goldschmidt STL $4,000 13.89 3.47
Salvador Perez KC $3,200 13.04 4.08

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patrick Bailey SF $2,000 10.16 5.08
Joey Meneses WSH $2,800 12.07 4.31
Salvador Perez KC $3,200 13.04 4.08
Brandon Belt TOR $2,500 10.12 4.05

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien TEX $4,400 13.90 3.16
Nolan Gorman STL $3,800 12.62 3.32
Gleyber Torres NYY $3,300 12.59 3.81
Bryson Stott PHI $2,800 11.75 4.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tucupita Marcano PIT $2,300 10.35 4.50
Bryson Stott PHI $2,800 11.75 4.20
Edouard Julien MIN $2,500 10.42 4.17
Xavier Edwards MIA $2,200 8.91 4.05

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt McLain CIN $3,200 13.51 4.22
Corey Seager TEX $3,900 13.49 3.46
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,300 12.56 3.81
Wander Franco TB $3,800 11.96 3.15

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt McLain CIN $3,200 13.51 4.22
Zack Short DET $2,000 8.22 4.11
Trea Turner PHI $2,800 10.87 3.88
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,300 12.56 3.81

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
J.D. Davis SF $2,900 12.17 4.20
Josh Jung TEX $3,400 12.03 3.54
Nolan Arenado STL $3,400 11.86 3.49
Casey Schmitt SF $3,100 11.48 3.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
J.D. Davis SF $2,900 12.17 4.20
Jeimer Candelario WSH $2,800 10.78 3.85
Casey Schmitt SF $3,100 11.48 3.70
Spencer Steer CIN $2,900 10.71 3.69

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Judge NYY $4,500 15.96 3.55
Yordan Alvarez HOU $4,500 13.88 3.08
Juan Soto SD $3,600 13.47 3.74
Mike Trout LAA $3,700 13.47 3.64
Jorge Soler MIA $3,300 13.42 4.07
Adolis García TEX $4,300 13.14 3.06
Ronald Acuña Jr. ATL $4,700 13.11 2.79
Lane Thomas WSH $3,200 13.11 4.10

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Drew Waters KC $2,000 11.09 5.54
Corey Dickerson WSH $2,000 10.70 5.35
Mickey Moniak LAA $2,500 11.68 4.67
Matt Wallner MIN $2,000 9.01 4.51
Jonathan Davis MIA $2,400 10.56 4.40
Clint Frazier CWS $2,000 8.73 4.36
TJ Friedl CIN $2,800 11.59 4.14
Bryan De La Cruz MIA $2,800 11.59 4.14

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.