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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,800 | 40.93 | 3.79 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $11,300 | 39.40 | 3.49 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $7,900 | 32.66 | 4.13 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,200 | 32.00 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $7,900 | 32.66 | 4.13 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $7,400 | 28.86 | 3.90 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,200 | 27.97 | 3.89 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $7,600 | 29.52 | 3.88 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 14.77 | 4.92 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 13.97 | 4.37 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.95 | 3.24 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.57 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 14.77 | 4.92 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,800 | 12.66 | 4.52 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,600 | 11.65 | 4.48 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,200 | 9.81 | 4.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 12.86 | 3.06 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 12.53 | 3.58 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 11.14 | 3.48 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,000 | 8.02 | 4.01 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,100 | 8.38 | 3.99 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 10.15 | 3.76 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 13.57 | 3.16 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,900 | 13.32 | 3.41 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,200 | 13.30 | 4.16 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 11.94 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,200 | 13.30 | 4.16 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.69 | 3.82 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.93 | 3.77 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 10.12 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 15.69 | 3.92 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.60 | 3.78 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.38 | 3.72 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 13.32 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 15.69 | 3.92 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 10.45 | 3.87 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.60 | 3.78 |
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 | $4,200 | 14.95 | 3.56 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.70 | 3.34 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.54 | 3.30 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 14.26 | 4.20 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 14.16 | 3.15 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 13.45 | 4.64 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 13.41 | 3.27 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 12.94 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,000 | 10.51 | 5.25 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,000 | 9.88 | 4.94 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,200 | 10.49 | 4.77 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 13.45 | 4.64 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,300 | 10.15 | 4.41 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 11.43 | 4.23 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 14.26 | 4.20 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,300 | 9.32 | 4.05 |
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.