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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $9,000 | 38.29 | 4.25 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,600 | 35.67 | 3.72 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $9,900 | 35.38 | 3.57 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $10,000 | 34.03 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Waldron | SD | $6,400 | 28.18 | 4.40 |
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $9,000 | 38.29 | 4.25 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $8,000 | 32.17 | 4.02 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,400 | 29.50 | 3.99 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,500 | 13.68 | 3.91 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 13.60 | 3.40 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.41 | 3.62 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 12.88 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 12.88 | 4.16 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,500 | 10.35 | 4.14 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.04 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 11.26 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 13.47 | 3.21 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.50 | 4.17 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 12.49 | 3.20 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.50 | 4.17 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.48 | 3.61 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.13 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,500 | 13.71 | 3.05 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.30 | 3.50 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,900 | 13.23 | 3.39 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.93 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 11.81 | 4.22 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.67 | 4.02 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.03 | 3.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.41 | 4.05 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 13.69 | 3.91 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.24 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 12.03 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.24 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,200 | 9.18 | 4.17 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.41 | 4.05 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 13.69 | 3.91 |
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.
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.17 | 3.45 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 15.07 | 3.67 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 14.72 | 3.68 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.21 | 3.38 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,800 | 13.91 | 4.97 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 13.57 | 3.31 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,900 | 13.38 | 3.43 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.27 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,800 | 13.91 | 4.97 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,000 | 12.01 | 4.00 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,900 | 11.53 | 3.97 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,200 | 8.62 | 3.92 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 12.15 | 3.92 |
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.