MLB FanDuel Picks for May 19, 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
Nolan McLean NYM $10,100 40.63 4.02
Jesus Luzardo PHI $9,200 39.71 4.32
Parker Messick CLE $10,400 39.54 3.80
Jacob Misiorowski MIL $11,000 37.29 3.39

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braxton Garrett MIA $6,000 30.54 5.09
Jesus Luzardo PHI $9,200 39.71 4.32
Nolan McLean NYM $10,100 40.63 4.02
Kyle Bradish BAL $8,100 32.16 3.97

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Langeliers ATH $3,800 13.91 3.66
Munetaka Murakami CWS $3,900 13.90 3.56
Bryce Harper PHI $3,700 13.72 3.71
Nick Kurtz ATH $4,000 13.15 3.29

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Manzardo CLE $2,600 10.83 4.17
Josh Bell MIN $2,700 11.05 4.09
Michael Busch CHC $3,000 12.06 4.02
Daniel Susac SF $2,500 9.76 3.90

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brice Turang MIL $4,100 11.74 2.86
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,700 11.59 3.13
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,300 11.14 3.38
Ketel Marte ARI $3,000 10.56 3.52

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien NYM $2,600 9.78 3.76
Justin Foscue TEX $2,500 9.41 3.76
Ketel Marte ARI $3,000 10.56 3.52
Hao-Yu Lee DET $2,100 7.12 3.39

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,800 12.98 3.42
Zach Neto LAA $3,100 12.30 3.97
Elly De La Cruz CIN $4,000 12.14 3.03
Colson Montgomery CWS $3,500 12.03 3.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeremy Pena HOU $2,700 11.56 4.28
Konnor Griffin PIT $2,900 11.80 4.07
Zach Neto LAA $3,100 12.30 3.97
Willy Adames SF $2,700 10.54 3.90

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Ramirez CLE $3,700 13.86 3.74
Junior Caminero TB $3,200 13.07 4.09
Sal Stewart CIN $3,600 11.74 3.26
Kazuma Okamoto TOR $3,000 11.74 3.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Junior Caminero TB $3,200 13.07 4.09
Kazuma Okamoto TOR $3,000 11.74 3.91
Jose Ramirez CLE $3,700 13.86 3.74
Isaac Paredes HOU $2,800 10.40 3.71

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Byron Buxton MIN $3,900 16.59 4.25
Shohei Ohtani LAD $3,800 15.05 3.96
Aaron Judge NYY $4,400 14.04 3.19
Juan Soto NYM $3,300 13.98 4.23
Corbin Carroll ARI $3,800 13.65 3.59
Julio Rodriguez SEA $2,900 12.79 4.41
Carson Benge NYM $2,700 12.58 4.66
Randy Arozarena SEA $3,300 12.33 3.74

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dane Myers CIN $2,400 11.47 4.78
Dylan Crews WSH $2,000 9.32 4.66
Carson Benge NYM $2,700 12.58 4.66
George Springer TOR $2,600 12.10 4.65
Esteury Ruiz MIA $2,600 12.08 4.65
Heriberto Hernandez MIA $2,000 9.07 4.54
Harrison Bader SF $2,600 11.69 4.50
Colby Thomas ATH $2,400 10.61 4.42

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.