MLB FanDuel Picks for May 16, 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
Cristopher Sanchez PHI $10,600 45.33 4.28
Jacob deGrom TEX $10,100 34.34 3.40
Joey Cantillo CLE $7,800 33.65 4.31
Bryce Elder ATL $9,700 31.97 3.30

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joey Cantillo CLE $7,800 33.65 4.31
Cristopher Sanchez PHI $10,600 45.33 4.28
Logan Gilbert SEA $8,500 31.78 3.74
Jameson Taillon CHC $8,000 29.48 3.69

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $4,000 16.66 4.17
Matt Olson ATL $4,400 13.36 3.04
Drake Baldwin ATL $3,700 13.08 3.54
Bryce Harper PHI $3,500 12.66 3.62

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $4,000 16.66 4.17
Vinnie Pasquantino KC $2,900 11.62 4.01
Michael Busch CHC $3,000 11.94 3.98
Kyle Manzardo CLE $2,500 9.92 3.97

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brice Turang MIL $4,300 12.97 3.02
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,400 12.19 3.58
Ozzie Albies ATL $3,300 11.27 3.41
Ketel Marte ARI $3,600 11.19 3.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hao-Yu Lee DET $2,100 8.18 3.90
Marcus Semien NYM $2,500 9.45 3.78
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,400 12.19 3.58
Ozzie Albies ATL $3,300 11.27 3.41

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,900 14.41 3.70
Colson Montgomery CWS $3,400 12.79 3.76
CJ Abrams WSH $3,900 12.36 3.17
Elly De La Cruz CIN $4,000 12.15 3.04

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Konnor Griffin PIT $3,200 12.14 3.79
Trea Turner PHI $2,900 10.93 3.77
Colson Montgomery CWS $3,400 12.79 3.76
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,900 14.41 3.70

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kazuma Okamoto TOR $3,100 12.68 4.09
Junior Caminero TB $3,300 12.06 3.65
Jose Ramirez CLE $3,500 11.91 3.40
Nolan Arenado ARI $3,400 11.85 3.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Tena WSH $2,300 10.06 4.37
Kazuma Okamoto TOR $3,100 12.68 4.09
Isaac Paredes HOU $2,700 10.34 3.83
Alec Bohm PHI $2,500 9.32 3.73

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,100 16.62 4.05
Aaron Judge NYY $4,500 14.57 3.24
Corbin Carroll ARI $4,400 13.49 3.07
Shohei Ohtani LAD $3,700 13.26 3.58
Jordan Walker STL $4,100 12.81 3.12
Jackson Chourio MIL $3,100 12.58 4.06
JJ Bleday CIN $3,800 12.54 3.30
Mickey Moniak COL $4,000 12.48 3.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dane Myers CIN $2,300 11.76 5.11
George Springer TOR $2,600 11.83 4.55
Henry Bolte ATH $2,500 10.30 4.12
A.J. Ewing NYM $2,900 11.84 4.08
Jackson Chourio MIL $3,100 12.58 4.06
Chandler Simpson TB $2,900 11.79 4.06
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,100 16.62 4.05
Julio Rodriguez SEA $3,000 12.06 4.02

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.