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MLB Draftkings Picks for May 22, 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 $10,700 25.88 2.42
Jacob deGrom TEX $9,500 22.46 2.36
Bryce Elder ATL $8,100 20.27 2.50
Gavin Williams CLE $8,700 18.85 2.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryce Elder ATL $8,100 20.27 2.50
Cristopher Sanchez PHI $10,700 25.88 2.42
Jacob deGrom TEX $9,500 22.46 2.36
Grayson Rodriguez LAA $6,900 15.83 2.29

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,600 9.86 1.76
Hunter Goodman COL $4,900 8.58 1.75
Dillon Dingler DET $3,800 8.57 2.26
Samuel Basallo BAL $4,000 8.33 2.08

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carlos Narvaez BOS $2,200 6.25 2.84
Brandon Valenzuela TOR $2,800 7.02 2.51
Luis Torrens NYM $2,300 5.57 2.42
Gabriel Moreno ARI $3,300 7.99 2.42

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $5,500 12.02 2.19
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,600 9.86 1.76
Munetaka Murakami CWS $5,800 9.74 1.68
Pete Alonso BAL $5,300 9.35 1.76

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carlos Narvaez BOS $2,200 6.25 2.84
Mark Vientos NYM $3,200 8.32 2.60
Nolan Schanuel LAA $2,800 7.11 2.54
Spencer Horwitz PIT $3,300 8.30 2.51

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Lowe PIT $5,100 10.17 1.99
Ketel Marte ARI $5,300 9.68 1.83
Brice Turang MIL $5,400 9.39 1.74
Xavier Edwards MIA $4,700 8.88 1.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien NYM $2,900 7.65 2.64
Richie Palacios TB $3,100 7.71 2.49
Bryson Stott PHI $3,500 8.14 2.33
Marcelo Mayer BOS $2,600 5.69 2.19

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $5,600 10.09 1.80
CJ Abrams WSH $5,700 9.53 1.67
Bo Bichette NYM $4,000 9.09 2.27
Konnor Griffin PIT $4,100 9.08 2.21

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brayan Rocchio CLE $3,000 8.49 2.83
Andruw Monasterio BOS $2,400 6.49 2.71
Taylor Walls TB $2,500 6.49 2.60
Jose Caballero NYY $3,300 7.93 2.40

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.


Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Ramirez CLE $5,300 10.00 1.89
Junior Caminero TB $5,000 9.89 1.98
Miguel Vargas CWS $4,900 8.62 1.76
Zack Gelof ATH $3,800 8.60 2.26

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patrick Wisdom SEA $2,100 6.68 3.18
Caleb Durbin BOS $2,000 6.06 3.03
Ryan McMahon NYY $2,400 6.51 2.71
Miguel Andujar SD $3,300 8.08 2.45

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Juan Soto NYM $6,200 11.95 1.93
Kyle Schwarber PHI $6,200 11.85 1.91
Byron Buxton MIN $5,900 11.61 1.97
Corbin Carroll ARI $5,800 10.17 1.75
Randy Arozarena SEA $4,500 10.16 2.26
Mickey Moniak COL $5,300 10.02 1.89
Julio Rodriguez SEA $4,300 9.79 2.28
Aaron Judge NYY $6,500 9.66 1.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jahmai Jones DET $2,400 8.05 3.35
Rob Refsnyder SEA $2,200 6.82 3.10
Esteury Ruiz MIA $3,100 8.99 2.90
Harrison Bader SF $2,600 7.51 2.89
Colton Cowser BAL $2,300 6.28 2.73
Ceddanne Rafaela BOS $3,200 8.67 2.71
Carson Benge NYM $3,500 9.28 2.65
Wenceel Perez DET $2,500 6.54 2.62

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.

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