MLB DFS — June 5, 2026
MLB DFS Picks 6/5/26: Top Plays for FanDuel & DraftKings
✎ RotoBraden
📅 June 5, 2026
🕑 6 min read
Today’s MLB DFS slate features several high-value pitching matchups and hitter-friendly stacking opportunities. Below you’ll find our top pitchers, position-by-position picks, best BvP plays, and recommended team stacks for both FanDuel and DraftKings.
In this article
- Top pitcher picks
- Position-by-position picks
- Best BvP plays
- Top team stacks
- DFS strategy tips
⛰ Top Pitcher Picks
Starting Pitchers
- Michael King
- Trey Yesavage
- Parker Messick
- Ryan Weathers
- Drew Rasmussen
👤 Position-by-Position Picks
Catcher (C)
- William Contreras
- Shea Langeliers
- Hunter Goodman
- Ivan Herrera
- Carter Jensen
First Base (1B)
- Jake Bauers
- Shohei Ohtani
- TJ Rumfield
- Alec Burleson
- Ben Rice
Second Base (2B)
- Brice Turang
- Ketel Marte
- Richie Palacios
- Jazz Chisholm Jr.
- Travis Bazzana
Third Base (3B)
- Jose Ramirez
- David Hamilton
- Sal Stewart
- Luis Rengifo
- Nolan Arenado
Shortstop (SS)
- CJ Abrams
- Bobby Witt Jr.
- Geraldo Perdomo
- Mookie Betts
- Gunnar Henderson
Outfield (OF)
- Jackson Chourio
- Christian Yelich
- James Wood
- Jake McCarthy
- Corbin Carroll
- Garrett Mitchell
- Tyler Freeman
- Sal Frelick
📈 Top BvP Plays
Batter vs. pitcher matchups with strong historical data for today’s slate:
1
Mitch Garver vs. Framber Valdez
9 for 35 career — 1 extra-base hit, 1 HR
BA .257
OBP .366
OPS .737
2
J.P. Crawford vs. Framber Valdez
9 for 38 career — 3 extra-base hits, 1 HR
BA .237
OBP .275
OPS .670
3
Ronald Acuña Jr. vs. Mitch Keller
8 for 19 career — 3 HR
BA .421
OBP .476
OPS 1.371
🏆 Top Team Stacks
Milwaukee Brewers
Opposing SP: Ryan Feltner
Colorado Rockies
Opposing SP: Brandon Sproat
Arizona Diamondbacks
Opposing SP: Foster Griffin
💡 Key DFS Strategy Tips
Research matchups
Check injury reports, confirmed lineups, and batting order placement before locking in picks.
Prioritize SP strikeouts
Target pitchers with high K upside, weak opposing lineups, and ability to go deep into games.
Use ballpark factors
Coors Field and other hitter-friendly parks amplify offensive upside. Adjust SP targets accordingly.
Find value plays
Underpriced players in good matchups free up budget for elite options at premium positions.
Diversify lineups
Enter multiple lineups with different cores to reduce variance in GPPs and large-field contests.
Monitor Vegas lines
High over/unders signal games where both hitters and pitchers can deliver big fantasy outputs.
Disclaimer: These picks reflect our best analysis at time of writing. Late lineup scratches may occur after publication. Always confirm active players before finalizing your lineups. Good luck and bring home the bacon.
