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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $5,500 | 33.16 | 6.03 |
| Michael King | SD | $10,300 | 31.56 | 3.06 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,700 | 31.26 | 2.92 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $9,400 | 30.67 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $5,500 | 33.16 | 6.03 |
| Cade Povich | BAL | $8,900 | 29.80 | 3.35 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $9,400 | 30.67 | 3.26 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $7,200 | 23.42 | 3.25 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 13.89 | 4.09 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 13.38 | 3.72 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,200 | 13.07 | 4.08 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,300 | 12.59 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,900 | 11.96 | 4.12 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 13.89 | 4.09 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,200 | 13.07 | 4.08 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 11.48 | 3.96 |
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 | 10.46 | 3.61 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 10.17 | 3.51 |
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 | 9.61 | 3.70 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.46 | 3.61 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.03 | 3.72 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.67 | 3.17 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.28 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,100 | 11.56 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.08 | 3.74 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.72 | 3.44 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 12.55 | 3.39 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 11.58 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 9.16 | 3.98 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,800 | 10.67 | 3.81 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.08 | 3.74 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.17 | 3.72 |
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 | 17.13 | 3.81 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,300 | 15.15 | 3.52 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 15.03 | 3.95 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 14.05 | 3.90 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 13.20 | 3.67 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 13.13 | 3.20 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,700 | 12.52 | 3.38 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 8.76 | 3.98 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 15.03 | 3.95 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,800 | 10.91 | 3.90 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 14.05 | 3.90 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
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.