MLB Draftkings Picks for Jun 5, 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
Bryan Woo SEA $9,000 22.31 2.48
Parker Messick CLE $9,600 21.55 2.24
Ryan Weathers NYY $9,300 20.29 2.18
Jesus Luzardo PHI $8,300 19.76 2.38

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryan Woo SEA $9,000 22.31 2.48
Jesus Luzardo PHI $8,300 19.76 2.38
Kumar Rocker TEX $6,500 15.17 2.33
Parker Messick CLE $9,600 21.55 2.24

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hunter Goodman COL $4,900 9.95 2.03
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,100 9.69 1.90
Dillon Dingler DET $4,600 9.08 1.97
William Contreras MIL $5,700 8.17 1.43

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Connor Wong BOS $2,300 6.05 2.63
Alex Jackson MIN $2,200 5.74 2.61
Drew Millas WSH $2,600 6.75 2.59
Luis Torrens NYM $2,200 5.59 2.54

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $5,500 10.68 1.94
Hunter Goodman COL $4,900 9.95 2.03
Ben Rice NYY $6,100 9.83 1.61
Jonathan Aranda TB $4,600 9.79 2.13

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Manzardo CLE $2,900 7.91 2.73
Josh Bell MIN $2,800 7.44 2.66
Connor Wong BOS $2,300 6.05 2.63
Alex Jackson MIN $2,200 5.74 2.61

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ketel Marte ARI $5,300 10.71 2.02
Brice Turang MIL $6,200 9.88 1.59
Jazz Chisholm Jr. NYY $4,600 9.24 2.01
Luis Arraez SF $7,000 8.89 1.27

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Massey KC $2,800 7.54 2.69
Richie Palacios TB $3,600 8.64 2.40
Gleyber Torres DET $3,400 8.09 2.38
Ernie Clement TOR $3,500 8.24 2.36

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $5,900 9.65 1.64
CJ Abrams WSH $5,700 9.51 1.67
Zach Neto LAA $4,900 9.43 1.92
Willy Adames SF $6,600 9.33 1.41

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Taylor Walls TB $2,500 7.03 2.81
Andruw Monasterio BOS $2,400 6.75 2.81
Zack Short DET $2,100 5.12 2.44
J.P. Crawford SEA $3,900 9.09 2.33

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Ramirez CLE $5,400 10.76 1.99
Junior Caminero TB $5,600 9.59 1.71
Nick Gonzales PIT $3,500 8.24 2.35
Isaac Paredes HOU $3,200 8.12 2.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Caleb Durbin BOS $2,200 6.93 3.15
Ryan McMahon NYY $2,600 6.77 2.60
Isaac Paredes HOU $3,200 8.12 2.54
Alec Bohm PHI $3,000 7.52 2.51

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Juan Soto NYM $6,100 11.94 1.96
Byron Buxton MIN $5,700 11.19 1.96
Jackson Chourio MIL $5,900 11.02 1.87
Yordan Alvarez HOU $6,000 10.64 1.77
Corbin Carroll ARI $5,500 10.60 1.93
Ronald Acuna Jr. ATL $5,800 10.57 1.82
James Wood WSH $6,200 10.49 1.69
Kyle Schwarber PHI $6,000 10.46 1.74

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Steward Berroa PHI $2,100 6.92 3.30
Colton Cowser BAL $2,300 7.46 3.24
Rob Refsnyder SEA $2,200 6.68 3.04
Nathan Lukes TOR $2,800 8.37 2.99
Tommy Troy ARI $2,300 6.62 2.88
Noelvi Marte CIN $2,100 5.87 2.79
Derek Hill CWS $2,500 6.92 2.77
Cam Smith HOU $2,700 7.29 2.70

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.