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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,100 | 35.70 | 3.92 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,700 | 35.16 | 3.29 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,500 | 33.42 | 3.18 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $9,800 | 30.85 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,100 | 35.70 | 3.92 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $7,200 | 27.92 | 3.88 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $7,700 | 29.15 | 3.79 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $8,200 | 30.42 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,800 | 14.18 | 3.73 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 13.99 | 3.50 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 13.69 | 3.60 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 13.65 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,200 | 10.07 | 4.58 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,600 | 11.32 | 4.35 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.23 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,000 | 12.42 | 4.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 11.79 | 2.81 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 11.37 | 4.21 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.10 | 3.58 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.65 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 11.37 | 4.21 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.81 | 3.92 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.10 | 3.58 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.65 | 3.44 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.98 | 3.58 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.43 | 3.11 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.19 | 3.05 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,400 | 11.96 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,400 | 9.34 | 3.89 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 11.02 | 3.80 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.16 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.59 | 3.77 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 11.54 | 3.61 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 11.43 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,700 | 10.64 | 3.94 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.59 | 3.77 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,200 | 15.37 | 4.80 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 14.98 | 3.33 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,700 | 14.79 | 4.00 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.66 | 3.59 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,100 | 12.82 | 4.13 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $3,600 | 12.29 | 3.41 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 12.28 | 2.99 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,200 | 12.13 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,200 | 15.37 | 4.80 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 11.73 | 4.19 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,900 | 12.02 | 4.14 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,600 | 10.73 | 4.13 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,100 | 12.82 | 4.13 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,600 | 10.70 | 4.12 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,800 | 11.41 | 4.07 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,700 | 14.79 | 4.00 |
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.