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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $10,600 | 38.95 | 3.67 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,900 | 38.83 | 3.56 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,000 | 33.27 | 3.70 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,400 | 32.52 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeon Woods Richardson | MIN | $6,800 | 27.21 | 4.00 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $7,700 | 29.20 | 3.79 |
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $6,800 | 25.26 | 3.71 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,000 | 33.27 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,500 | 13.98 | 3.99 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 13.16 | 4.24 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.13 | 3.55 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 12.91 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,700 | 11.86 | 4.39 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 12.26 | 4.38 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 13.16 | 4.24 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 12.91 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.77 | 3.20 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 13.31 | 3.50 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 9.95 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 9.95 | 3.55 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 13.31 | 3.50 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 9.78 | 3.37 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 13.04 | 3.18 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.74 | 3.35 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 12.71 | 3.43 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 12.23 | 4.22 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,000 | 11.91 | 3.97 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 10.81 | 3.86 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.59 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.26 | 4.02 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 15.01 | 4.17 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 13.03 | 3.62 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 12.41 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 12.41 | 4.28 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 15.01 | 4.17 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.26 | 4.02 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,800 | 10.36 | 3.70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 15.34 | 3.74 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $4,000 | 14.98 | 3.75 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 14.70 | 3.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.38 | 3.19 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 14.03 | 3.60 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 13.79 | 3.45 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,200 | 13.70 | 3.26 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,800 | 13.35 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 12.24 | 4.22 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.22 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,900 | 12.09 | 4.17 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 11.54 | 3.98 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 11.89 | 3.96 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,500 | 9.74 | 3.90 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,200 | 12.43 | 3.88 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,800 | 10.85 | 3.87 |
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.