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MLB DFS Picks: Starting Pitcher Rankings for Tuesday 6/30/26

MLB DFS Picks: Starting Pitcher Rankings for Tuesday 6/30/26

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By: Sam Connon

The 2026 MLB regular season is approaching its midpoint. With the All-Star break right around the corner, there is no better time to dive right into the Daily Fantasy action. Pitchers are already ranked by price, with the ones who are projected to perform better eating up more of your budget, but I am here to add my two cents. I have my own DFS rankings for the top 10 starting pitchers in the 12-game Tuesday night contest that locks at 7:05 p.m. ET.

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MLB DFS Pitcher Rankings — Tuesday, June 30

RankNameTeamOpponentSalary
1. Cam SchlittlerNew York YankeesDetroit Tigers$10,500
2. Joe RyanMinnesota TwinsHouston Astros$9,700
3. Tarik SkubalDetroit TigersNew York Yankees$10,000
4. Bryan WooSeattle MarinersLos Angeles Angels$9,000
5. Connelly EarlyBoston Red SoxWashington Nationals$8,500
6. Nolan McLeanNew York MetsToronto Blue Jays$9,300
7. José SorianoLos Angeles AngelsSeattle Mariners$9,500
8. Griffin JaxTampa Bay RaysKansas City Royals$6,700
9. JP SearsSan Diego PadresChicago Cubs$6,800
10.Kevin GausmanToronto Blue JaysNew York Mets$8,700

Best MLB DFS Value Picks, Pitchers

LHP Connelly Early, BOS (vs. WSH)

Salary: $8,500

2025 Stats: 4 G, 4 GS, 19.1 IP, 1-2, 2.33 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 29 K, 4 BB, 1.1 WAR
2026 Stats: 16 G, 16 GS, 87.2 IP, 7-5, 3.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 88 K, 32 BB, 0.5 WAR, 16.2 FPPG
2026 FanGraphs ROS Projections: 12 G, 12 GS, 67.0 IP, 4-4, 4.04 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 66 K, 26 BB, 0.9 WAR (Steamer)

LHP JP Sears, SD (@ CHC)

Salary: $6,800

2025 Stats: 27 G, 27 GS, 135.2 IP, 9-11, 5.04 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 117 K, 36 BB, 0.5 WAR
2026 Stats: 1 G, 1 GS, 5.2 IP, 1-0, 3.18 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 5 K, 2 BB, 0.0 WAR, 18.6 FPPG
2026 FanGraphs ROS Projections: 15 G, 5 GS, 37.0 IP, 2-2, 4.52 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 31 K, 11 BB, 0.2 WAR (Steamer)

RHP Griffin Jax, TB (@ KC)

Salary: $6,700

2025 Stats: 73 G, 2 GS, 66.0 IP, 1-7, 4.23 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 99 K, 21 BB, 1.7 WAR
2026 Stats: 22 G, 11 GS, 54.0 IP, 3-5, 3.33 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 53 K, 20 BB, 0.2 WAR, 7.1 FPPG
2026 FanGraphs ROS Projections: 11 G, 11 GS, 57.0 IP, 4-4, 3.83 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 60 K, 21 BB, 1.0 WAR (Steamer)

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Sam joined DraftKings in 2025 following five years with Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network. He has covered the UCLA Bruins, New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Rays, MLB, MiLB and NBA, on top of earning awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and College Media Association during his time as a student at UCLA.
Disclaimer

I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.