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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,800 | 15.99 | 1.82 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $7,800 | 12.66 | 1.62 |
| Max Scherzer | TOR | $7,300 | 11.70 | 1.60 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $7,500 | 10.46 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,800 | 15.99 | 1.82 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $7,800 | 12.66 | 1.62 |
| Max Scherzer | TOR | $7,300 | 11.70 | 1.60 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $7,500 | 10.46 | 1.39 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.83 | 1.97 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.11 | 2.03 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 7.64 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.11 | 2.03 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.83 | 1.97 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 7.64 | 1.63 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.83 | 1.97 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,900 | 9.23 | 2.37 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,900 | 8.58 | 1.75 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,900 | 9.23 | 2.37 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $3,400 | 7.00 | 2.06 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.11 | 2.03 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,200 | 9.19 | 2.19 |
| Tommy Edman | LAD | $3,600 | 8.32 | 2.31 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 7.89 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Edman | LAD | $3,600 | 8.32 | 2.31 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,200 | 9.19 | 2.19 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 7.89 | 2.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,600 | 8.09 | 1.76 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 6.65 | 2.29 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,400 | 6.61 | 2.75 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,200 | 5.15 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,400 | 6.61 | 2.75 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,200 | 5.15 | 2.34 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 6.65 | 2.29 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,600 | 8.09 | 1.76 |
Use our SFTB Plus optimizers to perfect your DFS roster. Include or Exclude players and teams, and see our 10 best rosters for every available slate.
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,700 | 8.07 | 2.18 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,100 | 7.06 | 2.28 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,300 | 6.63 | 1.54 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,400 | 6.63 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,100 | 7.06 | 2.28 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,700 | 8.07 | 2.18 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,400 | 6.63 | 1.95 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,300 | 6.63 | 1.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 10.77 | 1.99 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 9.86 | 1.90 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,800 | 8.77 | 1.83 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,100 | 8.76 | 1.72 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,400 | 8.76 | 1.99 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,100 | 8.63 | 2.10 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,100 | 8.02 | 2.59 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,500 | 7.90 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,100 | 8.02 | 2.59 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,200 | 7.22 | 2.26 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,200 | 6.81 | 2.13 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,100 | 8.63 | 2.10 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 10.77 | 1.99 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,400 | 8.76 | 1.99 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 9.86 | 1.90 |
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.