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 | $11,300 | 40.58 | 3.59 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,200 | 35.45 | 4.32 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $9,500 | 34.83 | 3.67 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $9,000 | 34.27 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,200 | 35.45 | 4.32 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $7,600 | 30.61 | 4.03 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $9,000 | 34.27 | 3.81 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $9,500 | 34.83 | 3.67 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 15.96 | 3.63 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,100 | 13.26 | 3.23 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,600 | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 12.78 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,800 | 12.25 | 4.37 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,000 | 12.34 | 4.11 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,100 | 12.35 | 3.98 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,800 | 11.13 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.55 | 3.98 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.83 | 3.38 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 12.40 | 2.88 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 12.15 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.55 | 3.98 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.06 | 3.48 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.83 | 3.38 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 12.15 | 3.37 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.47 | 3.28 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.42 | 3.36 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 12.03 | 2.93 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,200 | 11.76 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,600 | 11.12 | 4.28 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.27 | 4.03 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 10.63 | 3.80 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 10.57 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.41 | 3.27 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 12.23 | 3.06 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,200 | 10.45 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.12 | 3.75 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 9.71 | 3.60 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 8.40 | 3.36 |
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.
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,400 | 15.91 | 3.62 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.12 | 3.44 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 13.84 | 3.22 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 13.68 | 3.26 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 13.67 | 3.51 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,700 | 13.58 | 3.67 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 13.41 | 2.98 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,600 | 12.43 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 11.45 | 4.24 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,700 | 11.16 | 4.13 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 11.22 | 4.01 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.91 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 12.21 | 3.82 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,000 | 11.36 | 3.79 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 10.92 | 3.76 |
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.