MLB Draftkings Picks for May 7, 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
Michael King SD $8,500 17.77 2.09
Shota Imanaga CHC $9,000 17.07 1.90
Max Meyer MIA $8,300 16.10 1.94
Seth Lugo KC $9,200 15.27 1.66

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael King SD $8,500 17.77 2.09
Max Meyer MIA $8,300 16.10 1.94
Shota Imanaga CHC $9,000 17.07 1.90
Rhett Lowder CIN $6,800 12.83 1.89

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,300 10.76 2.03
Ivan Herrera STL $4,000 9.44 2.36
Liam Hicks MIA $5,000 9.24 1.85
Moises Ballesteros CHC $4,200 8.88 2.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James McCann ARI $2,200 5.80 2.64
Rafael Marchan PHI $2,200 5.60 2.55
Salvador Perez KC $3,400 8.12 2.39
Ivan Herrera STL $4,000 9.44 2.36

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,300 10.76 2.03
Nick Kurtz ATH $5,200 10.35 1.99
Bryce Harper PHI $4,700 10.05 2.14
Pete Alonso BAL $4,800 9.71 2.02

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ty France SD $2,300 7.47 3.25
Connor Norby MIA $2,400 7.24 3.02
Spencer Horwitz PIT $2,800 7.63 2.72
James McCann ARI $2,200 5.80 2.64

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Lowe PIT $5,200 10.64 2.05
JJ Wetherholt STL $4,900 9.56 1.95
Ketel Marte ARI $5,000 8.84 1.77
Jazz Chisholm Jr. NYY $4,500 8.55 1.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcelo Mayer BOS $2,700 6.43 2.38
Matt McLain CIN $3,100 7.32 2.36
Bryson Stott PHI $3,500 7.88 2.25
Nasim Nunez WSH $3,500 7.48 2.14

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $6,000 10.07 1.68
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $4,000 9.61 2.40
Elly De La Cruz CIN $6,100 9.50 1.56
CJ Abrams WSH $5,400 9.21 1.71

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Taylor Walls TB $2,500 6.47 2.59
Brooks Lee MIN $2,800 6.96 2.49
Brayan Rocchio CLE $3,000 7.31 2.44
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $4,000 9.61 2.40

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Junior Caminero TB $5,100 9.93 1.95
Jose Ramirez CLE $5,700 9.64 1.69
Josh Jung TEX $4,300 8.92 2.07
Maikel Garcia KC $4,500 8.48 1.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Caleb Durbin BOS $2,300 6.84 2.97
Tristan Gray MIN $2,700 6.62 2.45
Brady House WSH $3,100 7.40 2.39
Ke’Bryan Hayes CIN $2,100 4.99 2.38

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Judge NYY $6,500 12.64 1.95
Mickey Moniak COL $5,200 11.63 2.24
Byron Buxton MIN $5,800 11.42 1.97
Juan Soto NYM $6,600 10.58 1.60
Cody Bellinger NYY $5,000 10.45 2.09
James Wood WSH $5,900 9.71 1.65
Kyle Schwarber PHI $5,500 9.70 1.76
Jackson Merrill SD $4,500 9.58 2.13

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Petey Halpin CLE $2,000 6.34 3.17
Matt Wallner MIN $2,500 7.37 2.95
Esteury Ruiz MIA $2,600 7.37 2.84
Jake McCarthy COL $3,000 8.43 2.81
Heriberto Hernandez MIA $2,500 6.76 2.70
Justin Crawford PHI $2,400 6.44 2.68
Blake Dunn CIN $2,300 6.04 2.63
Isaac Collins KC $2,800 7.34 2.62

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.