MLB Draftkings Picks for May 26, 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
Cam Schlittler NYY $10,500 24.09 2.29
Chase Burns CIN $10,000 22.55 2.26
Kyle Harrison MIL $9,700 20.82 2.15
Braxton Ashcraft PIT $8,500 19.45 2.29

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braxton Ashcraft PIT $8,500 19.45 2.29
Cam Schlittler NYY $10,500 24.09 2.29
Chase Burns CIN $10,000 22.55 2.26
Joey Cantillo CLE $8,000 17.78 2.22

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,600 9.67 1.73
Liam Hicks MIA $5,100 9.00 1.76
Ivan Herrera STL $4,200 8.85 2.11
Dillon Dingler DET $4,200 8.19 1.95

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Valenzuela TOR $2,500 7.03 2.81
Patrick Bailey CLE $2,100 5.54 2.64
Braxton Fulford COL $2,800 7.20 2.57
Henry Davis PIT $2,400 5.91 2.46

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $5,500 11.84 2.15
Jonathan Aranda TB $3,800 9.85 2.59
Munetaka Murakami CWS $5,300 9.79 1.85
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,600 9.67 1.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Manzardo CLE $2,800 8.03 2.87
Brandon Valenzuela TOR $2,500 7.03 2.81
Ty France SD $2,900 7.89 2.72
Patrick Bailey CLE $2,100 5.54 2.64

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ketel Marte ARI $5,300 10.26 1.94
Brandon Lowe PIT $4,900 9.74 1.99
Xavier Edwards MIA $4,600 9.38 2.04
Brice Turang MIL $5,200 9.21 1.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Richie Palacios TB $3,200 8.11 2.53
Bryson Stott PHI $3,400 7.90 2.32
Travis Bazzana CLE $4,000 9.13 2.28
Marcus Semien NYM $2,900 6.53 2.25

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $5,400 9.73 1.80
Zach Neto LAA $4,700 9.44 2.01
Konnor Griffin PIT $4,400 9.44 2.14
Elly De La Cruz CIN $6,000 9.36 1.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tommy Troy ARI $2,000 6.80 3.40
Ha-Seong Kim ATL $2,300 6.24 2.71
Willy Adames SF $3,400 8.62 2.54
Brayan Rocchio CLE $3,300 7.35 2.23

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Junior Caminero TB $4,800 9.56 1.99
Jose Ramirez CLE $5,200 9.43 1.81
Miguel Vargas CWS $4,500 9.31 2.07
Zack Gelof ATH $4,000 7.93 1.98

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Oliver Dunn TB $2,200 5.54 2.52
Gage Workman DET $2,900 6.52 2.25
Isaac Paredes HOU $3,200 6.98 2.18
Tristan Gray MIN $2,800 6.06 2.16

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Byron Buxton MIN $6,100 12.09 1.98
Juan Soto NYM $6,300 10.94 1.74
Kyle Schwarber PHI $5,900 10.93 1.85
Randy Arozarena SEA $5,000 10.79 2.16
Corbin Carroll ARI $5,800 10.46 1.80
Aaron Judge NYY $6,400 10.31 1.61
James Wood WSH $6,000 10.18 1.70
Julio Rodriguez SEA $4,800 10.16 2.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Colton Cowser BAL $2,200 7.47 3.40
Taylor Trammell HOU $2,000 6.76 3.38
Victor Mesa Jr. TB $2,100 6.59 3.14
Bryan Torres STL $2,200 6.71 3.05
Rob Refsnyder SEA $2,300 6.76 2.94
Harrison Bader SF $2,800 7.73 2.76
Esmerlyn Valdez PIT $2,300 6.22 2.71
Lane Thomas KC $2,300 6.06 2.63

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.