MLB Draftkings Picks for May 21, 2024

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
Ranger Suarez PHI $10,300 22.06 2.14
Garrett Crochet CWS $9,500 18.60 1.96
Yusei Kikuchi TOR $9,300 18.15 1.95
Joe Ryan MIN $10,100 18.07 1.79

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ranger Suarez PHI $10,300 22.06 2.14
Trevor Rogers MIA $5,300 11.25 2.12
Logan Webb SF $8,400 17.67 2.10
Joe Musgrove SD $7,500 15.75 2.10

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
William Contreras MIL $6,000 10.54 1.76
Ryan Jeffers MIN $5,000 10.21 2.04
Danny Jansen TOR $4,200 9.99 2.38
Adley Rutschman BAL $5,700 9.01 1.58

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Danny Jansen TOR $4,200 9.99 2.38
Gary Sanchez MIL $3,600 8.51 2.36
Curt Casali SF $2,700 6.08 2.25
Mitch Garver SEA $3,300 7.15 2.17

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
William Contreras MIL $6,000 10.54 1.76
Ryan Jeffers MIN $5,000 10.21 2.04
Bryce Harper PHI $5,800 10.20 1.76
Freddie Freeman LAD $5,800 10.15 1.75

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nolan Schanuel LAA $3,000 7.76 2.59
Dominic Smith BOS $2,400 6.06 2.53
Danny Jansen TOR $4,200 9.99 2.38
Gary Sanchez MIL $3,600 8.51 2.36

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryson Stott PHI $4,900 10.86 2.22
Jose Altuve HOU $5,600 9.83 1.76
Andres Gimenez CLE $9,000 9.46 1.05
Marcus Semien TEX $5,500 9.34 1.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Otto Lopez MIA $2,700 8.14 3.01
Colt Keith DET $2,400 6.02 2.51
Zach Remillard CWS $2,400 5.91 2.46
Thairo Estrada SF $3,800 8.97 2.36

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gunnar Henderson BAL $5,900 11.33 1.92
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $6,300 10.83 1.72
Elly De La Cruz CIN $6,200 10.46 1.69
Mookie Betts LAD $6,000 9.78 1.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
J.P. Crawford SEA $3,300 7.87 2.39
Marco Luciano SF $2,900 6.89 2.38
Dansby Swanson CHC $2,800 6.56 2.34
Kevin Newman ARI $3,200 7.25 2.27

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rafael Devers BOS $5,300 9.73 1.84
Ryan McMahon COL $4,700 9.41 2.00
Jose Ramirez CLE $10,000 9.36 0.94
Christopher Morel CHC $4,500 9.28 2.06

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Miranda MIN $3,100 8.17 2.64
Joey Ortiz MIL $3,500 8.98 2.56
Santiago Espinal CIN $2,700 6.59 2.44
Danny Mendick CWS $2,700 5.75 2.13

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Tucker HOU $6,100 11.99 1.97
Ronald Acuna Jr. ATL $6,000 11.43 1.91
Juan Soto NYY $6,400 10.92 1.71
Cody Bellinger CHC $5,100 10.62 2.08
Marcell Ozuna ATL $5,500 10.60 1.93
Aaron Judge NYY $6,200 10.54 1.70
Eddie Rosario WSH $3,100 10.38 3.35
Kevin Pillar LAA $3,800 10.37 2.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Eddie Rosario WSH $3,100 10.38 3.35
Jordan Beck COL $2,300 6.40 2.78
Kevin Pillar LAA $3,800 10.37 2.73
Derek Hill TEX $2,000 5.46 2.73
Michael Siani STL $2,200 5.85 2.66
Trent Grisham NYY $2,200 5.82 2.65
Corey Julks CWS $2,500 6.48 2.59
Dominic Canzone SEA $2,900 7.45 2.57

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.