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 49.18 4.47
Jose Soriano LAA $10,400 39.31 3.78
Shohei Ohtani LAD $10,800 36.70 3.40
Gavin Williams CLE $10,300 36.48 3.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cristopher Sanchez PHI $11,000 49.18 4.47
Jose Soriano LAA $10,400 39.31 3.78
Jacob deGrom TEX $9,600 35.60 3.71
Jameson Taillon CHC $7,300 27.05 3.70

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
Michael Busch CHC $3,100 12.70 4.10
Mitch Garver SEA $2,500 9.79 3.91
Spencer Horwitz PIT $2,900 11.24 3.88
Rafael Devers SF $3,000 11.64 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
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,600 12.58 3.49
Brice Turang MIL $4,200 12.55 2.99

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ketel Marte ARI $3,500 14.26 4.07
Marcus Semien NYM $2,500 9.16 3.66
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,600 12.58 3.49
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 12.86 3.38
CJ Abrams WSH $4,100 12.64 3.08
Zach Neto LAA $3,500 12.61 3.60
Jeremy Pena HOU $2,600 11.72 4.51

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeremy Pena HOU $2,600 11.72 4.51
Willy Adames SF $2,800 11.47 4.09
Mookie Betts LAD $3,100 11.64 3.75
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $2,900 10.61 3.66

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Ramirez CLE $3,900 12.87 3.30
Junior Caminero TB $3,700 12.87 3.48
Sal Stewart CIN $4,000 11.94 2.99
Max Muncy LAD $3,400 10.61 3.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alec Bohm PHI $2,700 9.90 3.67
Junior Caminero TB $3,700 12.87 3.48
Isaac Paredes HOU $2,800 9.55 3.41
Ryan McMahon NYY $2,500 8.53 3.41

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Byron Buxton MIN $4,300 15.26 3.55
James Wood WSH $4,400 14.66 3.33
Corbin Carroll ARI $4,200 14.55 3.46
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,400 14.51 3.30
Randy Arozarena SEA $3,700 13.63 3.68
Juan Soto NYM $3,900 13.33 3.42
Andy Pages LAD $3,600 13.14 3.65
Julio Rodriguez SEA $3,300 12.89 3.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
George Springer TOR $2,700 12.70 4.70
Daulton Varsho TOR $2,800 11.80 4.22
Kyle Stowers MIA $2,800 11.24 4.01
Evan Carter TEX $2,700 10.83 4.01
Jesus Sanchez TOR $2,700 10.80 4.00
Julio Rodriguez SEA $3,300 12.89 3.91
Jarren Duran BOS $3,100 11.81 3.81
Carlos Cortes ATH $2,800 10.66 3.81

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.