MLB Draftkings Picks for Apr 12, 2026

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
Chris Sale ATL $12,000 30.65 2.55
Tarik Skubal DET $10,700 24.87 2.32
Nick Pivetta SD $8,100 23.81 2.94
Cam Schlittler NYY $8,600 21.18 2.46

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Pivetta SD $8,100 23.81 2.94
Chris Sale ATL $12,000 30.65 2.55
Cam Schlittler NYY $8,600 21.18 2.46
Kyle Freeland COL $6,300 14.65 2.33

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Drake Baldwin ATL $8,800 9.77 1.11
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,500 9.36 1.70
Carter Jensen KC $4,100 8.85 2.16
Cal Raleigh SEA $5,100 8.62 1.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Daniel Susac SF $2,200 7.91 3.60
Drew Millas WSH $2,300 6.26 2.72
Brandon Valenzuela TOR $2,200 5.94 2.70
P.J. Higgins CIN $2,000 5.37 2.68

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ben Rice NYY $5,300 10.56 1.99
Sal Stewart CIN $4,500 10.42 2.32
Drake Baldwin ATL $8,800 9.77 1.11
Nick Kurtz ATH $5,000 9.68 1.94

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Daniel Susac SF $2,200 7.91 3.60
TJ Rumfield COL $2,800 8.03 2.87
Deyvison De Los Santos MIA $2,100 5.76 2.74
Drew Millas WSH $2,300 6.26 2.72

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Lowe PIT $4,500 9.73 2.16
Nico Hoerner CHC $4,600 9.64 2.09
Jose Altuve HOU $5,300 8.83 1.67
Brice Turang MIL $5,300 8.68 1.64

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcelo Mayer BOS $2,500 6.52 2.61
Ernie Clement TOR $2,900 7.54 2.60
Richie Palacios TB $3,200 8.26 2.58
Christian Koss SF $2,500 6.26 2.50

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gunnar Henderson BAL $5,800 11.04 1.90
Zach Neto LAA $4,800 10.04 2.09
Elly De La Cruz CIN $6,000 9.92 1.65
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $4,500 9.89 2.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Taylor Walls TB $2,100 6.27 2.98
Brooks Lee MIN $2,400 6.60 2.75
J.P. Crawford SEA $2,600 6.16 2.37
Corey Seager TEX $4,100 9.69 2.36

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Ramirez CLE $9,200 9.61 1.04
Alex Bregman CHC $4,400 8.91 2.02
Brendan Donovan SEA $4,300 8.89 2.07
Maikel Garcia KC $4,900 8.78 1.79

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Caleb Durbin BOS $2,600 6.98 2.68
Miguel Vargas CWS $3,500 8.69 2.48
Ryan McMahon NYY $2,500 6.02 2.41
Ramon Urias STL $2,900 6.94 2.39

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Corbin Carroll ARI $5,900 12.42 2.10
Oneil Cruz PIT $5,000 11.29 2.26
Mickey Moniak COL $3,600 10.86 3.02
Aaron Judge NYY $6,500 10.61 1.63
Brandon Nimmo TEX $4,000 10.45 2.61
James Wood WSH $5,400 10.44 1.93
Yordan Alvarez HOU $6,100 10.19 1.67
Andy Pages LAD $4,300 9.68 2.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joc Pederson TEX $2,100 6.71 3.19
Tyrone Taylor NYM $2,100 6.62 3.15
Alex Call LAD $2,300 7.01 3.05
Mickey Moniak COL $3,600 10.86 3.02
Dylan Beavers BAL $2,500 7.41 2.96
Jordan Walker STL $3,200 9.01 2.82
Evan Carter TEX $3,200 8.97 2.80
Carlos Cortes ATH $2,800 7.85 2.80

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.