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 Misiorowski | MIL | $11,200 | 47.09 | 4.20 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,600 | 42.62 | 4.44 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,800 | 41.52 | 3.84 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $10,000 | 35.65 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,600 | 42.62 | 4.44 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,200 | 47.09 | 4.20 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,600 | 30.70 | 4.04 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,800 | 41.52 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,600 | 13.50 | 3.75 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 13.08 | 3.44 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,200 | 12.32 | 3.85 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,800 | 12.00 | 4.29 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,000 | 11.79 | 3.93 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,100 | 12.04 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 13.00 | 3.94 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,700 | 12.16 | 3.29 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 11.65 | 3.24 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.86 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 13.00 | 3.94 |
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,600 | 9.79 | 3.77 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.86 | 3.50 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,700 | 12.16 | 3.29 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.68 | 3.51 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.88 | 4.15 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,300 | 12.79 | 2.97 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 12.69 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 12.41 | 4.28 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.88 | 4.15 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 11.55 | 3.98 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 11.84 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.48 | 3.47 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 11.72 | 3.66 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,600 | 10.95 | 4.21 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.97 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.38 | 3.79 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,800 | 17.11 | 3.56 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,700 | 14.92 | 4.03 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,500 | 14.64 | 4.18 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,500 | 14.19 | 4.05 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,400 | 14.12 | 4.15 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,200 | 14.02 | 3.34 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,100 | 13.91 | 4.49 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 13.84 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,100 | 13.91 | 4.49 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 10.29 | 4.48 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,400 | 10.34 | 4.31 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,500 | 14.64 | 4.18 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,000 | 12.45 | 4.15 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,400 | 14.12 | 4.15 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 12.76 | 4.12 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.83 | 4.08 |
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.