MLB Draftkings Picks for Apr 19, 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
Bryan Woo SEA $8,900 22.54 2.53
Kevin Gausman TOR $9,300 19.65 2.11
Joey Cantillo CLE $7,500 18.60 2.48
Ryan Weathers NYY $7,300 17.64 2.42

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryan Woo SEA $8,900 22.54 2.53
Ryne Nelson ARI $7,000 17.49 2.50
Joey Cantillo CLE $7,500 18.60 2.48
Ryan Weathers NYY $7,300 17.64 2.42

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,900 10.88 1.84
Drake Baldwin ATL $8,400 9.19 1.09
Hunter Goodman COL $8,000 8.87 1.11
Ivan Herrera STL $4,000 8.86 2.22

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Valenzuela TOR $2,100 5.26 2.50
Patrick Bailey SF $2,200 5.39 2.45
Tyler Stephenson CIN $3,100 7.57 2.44
Adrian Del Castillo ARI $3,500 8.21 2.35

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Sal Stewart CIN $4,700 11.27 2.40
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,900 10.88 1.84
Ben Rice NYY $5,500 10.24 1.86
Munetaka Murakami CWS $4,500 9.90 2.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Connor Norby MIA $2,500 7.39 2.96
Ty France SD $2,000 5.52 2.76
Casey Schmitt SF $3,300 8.69 2.63
Brandon Valenzuela TOR $2,100 5.26 2.50

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brice Turang MIL $5,600 10.81 1.93
Nico Hoerner CHC $4,800 9.99 2.08
JJ Wetherholt STL $4,700 9.55 2.03
Jose Altuve HOU $5,100 9.13 1.79

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cole Young SEA $2,500 6.35 2.54
Jeremiah Jackson BAL $3,100 7.33 2.36
Richie Palacios TB $3,600 8.13 2.26
Matt McLain CIN $3,000 6.63 2.21

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Elly De La Cruz CIN $6,000 10.25 1.71
Gunnar Henderson BAL $5,900 9.49 1.61
Zach Neto LAA $5,500 9.44 1.72
CJ Abrams WSH $5,700 9.35 1.64

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Caballero NYY $2,900 8.29 2.86
Taylor Walls TB $2,600 6.95 2.67
J.P. Crawford SEA $2,400 6.14 2.56
Brooks Lee MIN $2,700 6.72 2.49

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Ramirez CLE $6,200 10.08 1.63
Max Muncy LAD $8,600 9.85 1.14
Matt Chapman SF $4,500 9.13 2.03
Junior Caminero TB $5,200 9.08 1.75

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Jung TEX $2,900 7.23 2.49
Coby Mayo BAL $2,400 5.75 2.40
Ke’Bryan Hayes CIN $2,000 4.61 2.30
Graham Pauley MIA $2,400 5.46 2.27

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Yordan Alvarez HOU $6,400 12.82 2.00
Aaron Judge NYY $6,500 11.43 1.76
Corbin Carroll ARI $6,100 11.03 1.81
James Wood WSH $6,100 10.82 1.77
Oneil Cruz PIT $6,300 10.52 1.67
Kyle Tucker LAD $10,000 10.32 1.03
Andy Pages LAD $8,800 10.30 1.17
Mike Trout LAA $5,800 9.96 1.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyrone Taylor NYM $2,100 6.75 3.21
Andrew Benintendi CWS $2,800 8.07 2.88
Drew Gilbert SF $2,100 6.02 2.87
Rece Hinds CIN $2,400 6.66 2.78
Everson Pereira CWS $2,900 8.06 2.78
Garrett Mitchell MIL $3,400 9.06 2.67
Lane Thomas KC $2,300 6.11 2.66
Spencer Steer CIN $2,700 7.01 2.60

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.