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 | $10,300 | 31.62 | 3.07 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,900 | 31.03 | 3.13 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,700 | 30.65 | 2.86 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $9,400 | 30.23 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $5,500 | 23.35 | 4.24 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $7,200 | 23.87 | 3.32 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $9,400 | 30.23 | 3.22 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,900 | 31.03 | 3.13 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 14.00 | 3.59 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 13.78 | 4.05 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,200 | 13.07 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,900 | 11.89 | 4.10 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,200 | 13.07 | 4.08 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 13.78 | 4.05 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,900 | 11.53 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 14.24 | 3.96 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.69 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 10.48 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 14.24 | 3.96 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,600 | 9.81 | 3.77 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.69 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.03 | 3.72 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.59 | 3.15 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.27 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.02 | 3.80 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,100 | 11.76 | 3.79 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,100 | 11.61 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.06 | 3.73 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.72 | 3.44 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 11.56 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 9.15 | 3.98 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.06 | 3.73 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 10.93 | 3.64 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 11.56 | 3.61 |
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 | $4,500 | 17.10 | 3.80 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,300 | 15.13 | 3.52 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 15.00 | 3.95 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 14.04 | 3.90 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 13.10 | 3.20 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 13.10 | 3.64 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,700 | 12.52 | 3.38 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,300 | 11.08 | 4.82 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,000 | 8.47 | 4.24 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 15.00 | 3.95 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,100 | 12.11 | 3.91 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 14.04 | 3.90 |
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.