MLB Draftkings Picks for May 25, 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
Jacob Misiorowski MIL $11,500 25.76 2.24
Jesus Luzardo PHI $9,000 22.63 2.51
Trey Yesavage TOR $9,500 19.31 2.03
Nolan McLean NYM $8,700 18.16 2.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jesus Luzardo PHI $9,000 22.63 2.51
Kyle Bradish BAL $7,000 16.44 2.35
Jacob Misiorowski MIL $11,500 25.76 2.24
Kumar Rocker TEX $7,000 14.96 2.14

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,700 9.67 1.70
William Contreras MIL $4,200 8.85 2.11
Ivan Herrera STL $4,100 8.79 2.14
Hunter Goodman COL $4,400 8.06 1.83

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Valenzuela TOR $2,600 7.59 2.92
Patrick Bailey CLE $2,100 5.53 2.63
Hunter Feduccia TB $2,300 5.79 2.52
Drew Millas WSH $2,300 5.71 2.48

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $5,600 12.18 2.18
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,700 9.67 1.70
Bryce Harper PHI $5,500 9.65 1.75
Josh Naylor SEA $4,500 9.62 2.14

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Valenzuela TOR $2,600 7.59 2.92
Ty France SD $2,700 7.48 2.77
Patrick Bailey CLE $2,100 5.53 2.63
Kyle Manzardo CLE $2,800 7.32 2.62

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brice Turang MIL $5,500 10.06 1.83
Ketel Marte ARI $5,300 9.81 1.85
Travis Bazzana CLE $4,000 9.69 2.42
Brandon Lowe PIT $5,100 9.33 1.83

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Bazzana CLE $4,000 9.69 2.42
Marcus Semien NYM $3,100 7.14 2.30
Richie Palacios TB $3,200 7.35 2.30
Bryson Stott PHI $3,700 8.36 2.26

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $5,800 10.34 1.78
CJ Abrams WSH $5,500 9.38 1.71
Elly De La Cruz CIN $6,000 9.01 1.50
Colson Montgomery CWS $4,500 8.64 1.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Allen HOU $2,100 5.82 2.77
Jose Caballero NYY $3,100 8.02 2.59
Willy Adames SF $3,400 8.58 2.52
Brayan Rocchio CLE $3,200 7.65 2.39

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Ramirez CLE $5,100 9.85 1.93
Miguel Vargas CWS $4,600 9.77 2.12
Junior Caminero TB $5,000 9.65 1.93
Zack Gelof ATH $3,800 8.23 2.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Weston Wilson BAL $2,400 6.51 2.71
Isaac Paredes HOU $3,200 7.25 2.26
Kazuma Okamoto TOR $3,500 7.82 2.24
Miguel Andujar SD $3,600 7.99 2.22

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Byron Buxton MIN $5,900 12.35 2.09
Kyle Schwarber PHI $6,000 11.00 1.83
Aaron Judge NYY $6,500 10.38 1.60
Corbin Carroll ARI $5,800 10.33 1.78
Randy Arozarena SEA $5,000 9.93 1.99
Julio Rodriguez SEA $4,800 9.63 2.01
Kyle Tucker LAD $4,800 9.52 1.98
James Wood WSH $6,000 9.43 1.57

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryan Torres STL $2,200 9.26 4.21
Nathan Lukes TOR $2,500 7.58 3.03
Yohendrick Pinango TOR $2,700 8.00 2.96
Alejandro Osuna TEX $2,600 7.41 2.85
Jake McCarthy COL $3,200 8.98 2.81
Victor Mesa Jr. TB $2,000 5.55 2.77
Harrison Bader SF $2,600 7.16 2.76
Nick Castellanos SD $2,500 6.80 2.72

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.