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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 41.83 | 3.87 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,700 | 38.11 | 3.93 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,300 | 32.70 | 2.89 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,600 | 30.91 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,700 | 38.11 | 3.93 |
| Matt Waldron | SD | $6,100 | 23.70 | 3.88 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 41.83 | 3.87 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $8,200 | 30.31 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,000 | 15.12 | 5.04 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 14.15 | 4.16 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,000 | 13.67 | 4.56 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.65 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,000 | 15.12 | 5.04 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,000 | 13.67 | 4.56 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 12.71 | 4.54 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 13.00 | 4.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.87 | 3.90 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 12.29 | 2.93 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.20 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,000 | 9.24 | 4.62 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 10.56 | 3.91 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.87 | 3.90 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 15.76 | 3.66 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 14.25 | 4.32 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 12.04 | 3.88 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 14.25 | 4.32 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 12.04 | 3.88 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 15.22 | 3.81 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 13.17 | 3.76 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.93 | 3.40 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.38 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 15.22 | 3.81 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.78 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 13.17 | 3.76 |
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 | $4,300 | 15.30 | 3.56 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 14.48 | 3.22 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 14.39 | 4.80 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 14.21 | 3.55 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.09 | 3.20 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.46 | 3.37 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,000 | 13.08 | 4.36 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,300 | 12.95 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $2,000 | 10.94 | 5.47 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 14.39 | 4.80 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,000 | 13.08 | 4.36 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,800 | 12.04 | 4.30 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,400 | 9.96 | 4.15 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 10.88 | 4.03 |
| Joey Wiemer | WSH | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
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.