MLB FanDuel Picks for May 17, 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
Nathan Eovaldi TEX $9,000 39.59 4.40
Paul Skenes PIT $10,800 39.54 3.66
Zack Wheeler PHI $10,100 36.94 3.66
George Kirby SEA $9,500 35.78 3.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Grayson Rodriguez LAA $7,600 34.88 4.59
Nathan Eovaldi TEX $9,000 39.59 4.40
Lucas Giolito SD $7,900 33.02 4.18
Elmer Rodriguez NYY $6,400 26.13 4.08

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $4,100 16.62 4.05
Munetaka Murakami CWS $3,800 13.96 3.67
Drake Baldwin ATL $3,700 13.69 3.70
Matt Olson ATL $4,400 13.34 3.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Valenzuela TOR $2,200 10.04 4.56
Josh Naylor SEA $2,800 11.54 4.12
Keibert Ruiz WSH $2,500 10.14 4.06
Vinnie Pasquantino KC $2,900 11.77 4.06

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brice Turang MIL $4,200 12.92 3.08
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,700 12.54 3.39
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,400 11.54 3.39
Ozzie Albies ATL $3,200 10.91 3.41

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien NYM $2,500 9.00 3.60
Luke Keaschall MIN $2,700 9.62 3.56
Ozzie Albies ATL $3,200 10.91 3.41
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,700 12.54 3.39

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,800 14.27 3.76
Colson Montgomery CWS $3,400 12.70 3.73
CJ Abrams WSH $3,900 12.56 3.22
Elly De La Cruz CIN $4,000 12.28 3.07

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zach Neto LAA $3,100 11.79 3.80
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,800 14.27 3.76
Colson Montgomery CWS $3,400 12.70 3.73
Trea Turner PHI $2,900 10.76 3.71

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Junior Caminero TB $3,300 12.69 3.85
Jose Ramirez CLE $3,500 12.65 3.61
Max Muncy LAD $3,500 11.95 3.41
Brady House WSH $2,800 11.37 4.06

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brady House WSH $2,800 11.37 4.06
Jose Tena WSH $2,300 8.98 3.91
Junior Caminero TB $3,300 12.69 3.85
Gage Workman DET $2,500 9.25 3.70

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,200 16.33 3.89
Aaron Judge NYY $4,600 14.48 3.15
Shohei Ohtani LAD $3,700 14.36 3.88
Mickey Moniak COL $4,000 13.98 3.49
Juan Soto NYM $3,200 13.92 4.35
Corbin Carroll ARI $4,500 13.87 3.08
JJ Bleday CIN $3,700 13.33 3.60
Andy Pages LAD $3,600 12.95 3.60

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Harrison Bader SF $2,300 10.36 4.51
Carlos Cortes ATH $2,800 12.56 4.49
Daulton Varsho TOR $2,700 12.02 4.45
Juan Soto NYM $3,200 13.92 4.35
Julio Rodriguez SEA $2,900 12.07 4.16
Sam Antonacci CWS $2,800 11.45 4.09
Chandler Simpson TB $2,900 11.72 4.04
Carson Benge NYM $2,600 10.35 3.98

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.