MLB FanDuel Picks for May 23, 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 $10,600 41.07 3.87
Zack Wheeler PHI $10,900 38.84 3.56
Paul Skenes PIT $10,700 36.53 3.41
Ryan Weathers NYY $9,800 34.31 3.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lucas Giolito SD $7,500 30.39 4.05
Nathan Eovaldi TEX $10,600 41.07 3.87
Zac Gallen ARI $8,000 28.50 3.56
Zack Wheeler PHI $10,900 38.84 3.56

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $4,200 15.07 3.59
Munetaka Murakami CWS $4,000 14.08 3.52
Shea Langeliers ATH $4,000 12.65 3.16
Matt Olson ATL $4,100 12.54 3.06

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Freddie Freeman LAD $3,000 12.08 4.03
Josh Naylor SEA $3,000 12.01 4.00
Michael Busch CHC $3,100 11.95 3.85
Rafael Devers SF $2,900 11.08 3.82

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brice Turang MIL $4,200 13.23 3.15
Ketel Marte ARI $3,200 13.20 4.13
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,800 12.87 3.39
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,600 10.96 3.04

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ketel Marte ARI $3,200 13.20 4.13
Marcus Semien NYM $2,700 9.57 3.54
Justin Foscue TEX $2,600 9.10 3.50
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,800 12.87 3.39

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
CJ Abrams WSH $4,200 13.56 3.23
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,800 12.72 3.35
Colson Montgomery CWS $3,500 12.34 3.53
Elly De La Cruz CIN $4,100 11.85 2.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $3,000 11.72 3.91
Ha-Seong Kim ATL $2,400 9.08 3.78
Willy Adames SF $2,700 10.16 3.76
Konnor Griffin PIT $3,200 11.64 3.64

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Junior Caminero TB $3,600 12.95 3.60
Jose Ramirez CLE $3,900 12.74 3.27
Sal Stewart CIN $3,800 12.40 3.26
Max Muncy LAD $3,400 11.29 3.32

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alec Bohm PHI $2,700 10.47 3.88
Austin Riley ATL $3,100 11.25 3.63
Junior Caminero TB $3,600 12.95 3.60
Ryan McMahon NYY $2,500 8.79 3.52

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Juan Soto NYM $3,900 15.44 3.96
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,400 14.99 3.41
Shohei Ohtani LAD $4,100 14.71 3.59
Byron Buxton MIN $4,200 14.54 3.46
Corbin Carroll ARI $4,000 14.09 3.52
Randy Arozarena SEA $3,700 13.38 3.62
JJ Bleday CIN $3,900 12.81 3.28
Jarren Duran BOS $3,100 12.64 4.08

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Sam Antonacci CWS $2,900 12.03 4.15
George Springer TOR $2,700 11.07 4.10
Jarren Duran BOS $3,100 12.64 4.08
Trent Grisham NYY $2,900 11.65 4.02
Kyle Stowers MIA $2,800 11.22 4.01
Daulton Varsho TOR $2,800 11.13 3.98
Juan Soto NYM $3,900 15.44 3.96
Harrison Bader SF $2,600 10.24 3.94

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.