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MLB DFS Picks: Starting Pitcher Rankings for Wednesday 7/1/26

MLB DFS Picks: Starting Pitcher Rankings for Wednesday 7/1/26

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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 seven-game Wednesday night contest that locks at 7:15 p.m. ET.

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MLB DFS Pitcher Rankings — Wednesday, July 1

RankNameTeamOpponentSalary
1. Max MeyerMiami MarlinsColorado Rockies$8,800
2. Taj BradleyMinnesota TwinsHouston Astros$8,300
3. Shane McClanahanTampa Bay RaysKansas City Royals$8,500
4. Tatsuya ImaiHouston AstrosMinnesota Twins$7,300
5. Andrew AbbottCincinnati RedsMilwaukee Brewers$7,500
6. Shane DrohanNew York MetsToronto Blue Jays$7,000
7. J.T. GinnAthleticsLos Angeles Dodgers$8,000
8. Seth LugoKansas City RoyalsTampa Bay Rays$7,700
9. Michael McGreevySt. Louis CardinalsAtlanta Braves$7,200
10.Trevor McDonaldSan Francisco GiantsArizona Diamondbacks$6,700

Best MLB DFS Value Picks, Pitchers

RHP Tatsuya Imai, HOU (vs. MIN)

Salary: $7,300

2025 Stats: 24 G,2 4 GS, 163.2 IP, 10-5, 1.92 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 178 K, 45 BB (NPB)
2026 Stats: 11 G, 11 GS, 47.0 IP, 5-3, 5.36 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 58 K, 25 BB, 0.6 WAR, 13.3 FPPG
2026 FanGraphs ROS Projections: 10 G, 10 GS, 55.0 IP, 3-4, 4.18 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 56 K, 25 BB, 0.7 WAR (Steamer)

LHP Andrew Abbott, CIN (@ MIL)

Salary: $7,500

2025 Stats: 29 G, 29 GS, 166.1 IP, 10-7, 2.87 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 149 K, 43 BB, 3.9 WAR
2026 Stats: 17 G, 17 GS, 90.0 IP, 5-4, 3.90 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 70 K, 40 BB, 0.7 WAR, 12.4 FPPG
2026 FanGraphs ROS Projections: 14 G, 14 GS, 81.0 IP, 4-5, 4.73 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 71 K, 30 BB, 0.9 WAR (Steamer)

LHP Shane Drohan, MIL (vs. CIN)

Salary: $7,000

2025 Stats: 15 G, 14 GS, 54.0 IP, 5-2, 3.00 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 77 K, 21 BB (A+, AAA)
2026 Stats: 16 G, 6 GS, 52.0 IP, 3-2, 1 SV, 3.12 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 52 K, 17 BB, 1.0 WAR, 9.9 FPPG
2026 FanGraphs ROS Projections: 17 G, 10 GS, 63.0 IP, 4-4, 4.17 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 58 K, 27 BB, 0.6 WAR (Steamer)

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Sam Connon
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.