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 deGrom | TEX | $9,400 | 34.94 | 3.72 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $10,600 | 34.71 | 3.27 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,800 | 33.05 | 3.37 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $8,200 | 32.83 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $8,200 | 32.83 | 4.00 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,400 | 34.94 | 3.72 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,800 | 33.05 | 3.37 |
| Landen Roupp | SF | $8,900 | 29.93 | 3.36 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,600 | 13.76 | 3.82 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,700 | 12.95 | 3.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,300 | 11.83 | 3.58 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,100 | 11.62 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 10.65 | 3.94 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,600 | 13.76 | 3.82 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 10.62 | 3.79 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.41 | 3.83 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 11.37 | 2.92 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,700 | 9.40 | 3.48 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.10 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.41 | 3.83 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,700 | 9.40 | 3.48 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 8.56 | 3.42 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.10 | 3.25 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.47 | 3.64 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.83 | 3.89 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.24 | 3.06 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.44 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.83 | 3.89 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.44 | 3.81 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.47 | 3.64 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 11.24 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.08 | 3.45 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 12.01 | 3.16 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 10.55 | 3.40 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,800 | 10.35 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,800 | 10.35 | 3.70 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 8.70 | 3.62 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.08 | 3.45 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 10.55 | 3.40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 15.17 | 3.61 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.51 | 3.54 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 13.74 | 3.12 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 13.71 | 3.34 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 13.47 | 3.45 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $3,900 | 13.20 | 3.38 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,900 | 12.08 | 3.10 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,700 | 12.02 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.19 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,800 | 11.63 | 4.15 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 11.56 | 4.13 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 10.82 | 4.01 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 10.26 | 3.95 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,500 | 9.78 | 3.91 |
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.