MLB FanDuel Picks for May 27, 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 $11,000 50.51 4.59
Jose Soriano LAA $10,400 39.38 3.79
Shohei Ohtani LAD $10,800 37.74 3.49
Gavin Williams CLE $10,300 37.42 3.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cristopher Sanchez PHI $11,000 50.51 4.59
Jose Soriano LAA $10,400 39.38 3.79
Jacob deGrom TEX $9,600 35.78 3.73
Bryce Elder ATL $9,900 36.74 3.71

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $4,200 15.95 3.80
Munetaka Murakami CWS $4,000 13.65 3.41
Bryce Harper PHI $3,700 13.03 3.52
Michael Busch CHC $3,100 12.70 4.10

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Spencer Horwitz PIT $2,900 12.42 4.28
Michael Busch CHC $3,100 12.70 4.10
Rafael Devers SF $3,000 11.64 3.88
Paul Goldschmidt NYY $3,000 11.65 3.88

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ketel Marte ARI $3,500 14.26 4.07
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,800 13.20 3.47
Brice Turang MIL $4,200 12.55 2.99
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,600 12.38 3.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ketel Marte ARI $3,500 14.26 4.07
Marcus Semien NYM $2,500 9.57 3.83
Luke Keaschall MIN $2,700 9.88 3.66
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,800 13.20 3.47

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,800 12.84 3.38
CJ Abrams WSH $4,100 12.64 3.08
Zach Neto LAA $3,500 12.61 3.60
Willy Adames SF $2,800 12.34 4.41

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeremy Pena HOU $2,600 11.72 4.51
Willy Adames SF $2,800 12.34 4.41
Tommy Troy ARI $2,500 10.69 4.27
J.P. Crawford SEA $2,800 10.24 3.66

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Ramirez CLE $3,900 13.30 3.41
Junior Caminero TB $3,700 13.25 3.58
Max Muncy LAD $3,400 11.69 3.44
Sal Stewart CIN $4,000 11.62 2.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Tena WSH $2,400 8.84 3.68
Alec Bohm PHI $2,700 9.89 3.66
Junior Caminero TB $3,700 13.25 3.58
Alex Bregman CHC $2,900 10.03 3.46

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Byron Buxton MIN $4,300 16.36 3.80
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,400 14.76 3.35
James Wood WSH $4,400 14.66 3.33
Corbin Carroll ARI $4,200 14.55 3.46
Juan Soto NYM $3,900 13.79 3.54
Andy Pages LAD $3,600 13.69 3.80
Randy Arozarena SEA $3,700 13.66 3.69
Julio Rodriguez SEA $3,300 12.90 3.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Esmerlyn Valdez PIT $2,600 12.12 4.66
Randal Grichuk CWS $2,400 10.14 4.22
Victor Robles SEA $2,200 9.06 4.12
Daulton Varsho TOR $2,800 11.55 4.12
Rob Refsnyder SEA $2,300 9.32 4.05
Nathan Lukes TOR $2,400 9.66 4.02
Evan Carter TEX $2,700 10.83 4.01
Kyle Stowers MIA $2,800 11.24 4.01

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.