The 2026 MLB regular season is coming to a head. With the All-Star break and trade deadline in the rear-view mirror and playoff races taking shape, 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 7:05 p.m. ET.
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MLB DFS Pitcher Rankings — Wednesday, August 5
| Rank | Name | Team | Opponent | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sonny Gray | Boston Red Sox | Chicago White Sox | $9,300 |
| 2. | Sean Burke | Chicago White Sox | Boston Red Sox | $8,700 |
| 3. | Paul Skenes | Pittsburgh Pirates | Milwaukee Brewers | $9,600 |
| 4. | Eury Pérez | Miami Marlins | Atlanta Braves | $8,300 |
| 5. | Noah Cameron | Kansas City Royals | Minnesota Twins | $6,600 |
| 6. | Bryce Elder | Atlanta Braves | Miami Marlins | $7,400 |
| 7. | Bryan Woo | Seattle Mariners | Detroit Tigers | $9,000 |
| 8. | Casey Mize | San Diego Padres | Arizona Diamondbacks | $9,000 |
| 9. | Kyle Harrison | Milwaukee Brewers | Pittsburgh Pirates | $8,500 |
| 10. | Will Warren | New York Yankees | St. Louis Cardinals | $7,800 |
Best MLB DFS Value Picks, Pitchers
RHP Sean Burke, CHW (@ BOS)
Salary: $8,700
2025 Stats: 28 G, 22 GS, 134.1 IP, 4-11, 4.22 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 133 K, 63 BB, 0.7 WAR
2026 Stats: 22 G, 18 GS, 124.1 IP, 7-5, 3.04 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 140 K, 37 BB, 2.8 WAR, 18.9 FPPG
2026 FanGraphs Projections: 10 G, 10 GS, 53.0 IP, 3-4, 4.35 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 53 K, 22 BB, 0.6 WAR (Steamer)
LHP Noah Cameron, KC (vs. MIN)
Salary: $6,600
2025 Stats: 24 G, 24 GS, 138.1 IP, 9-7, 2.99 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 114 K, 43 BB, 1.8 WAR
2026 Stats: 21 G, 20 GS, 115.2 IP, 5-8, 4.59 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 107 K, 39 BB, 1.7 WAR, 13.4 FPPG
2026 FanGraphs ROS Projections: 9 G, 9 GS, 49.0 IP, 3-3, 4.35 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 43 K, 17 BB, 0.5 WAR (Steamer)
RHP Bryce Elder, ATL (vs. MIA)
Salary: $7,400
2025 Stats: 28 G, 28 GS, 156.1 IP, 8-11, 5.30 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 131 K, 51 BB, 0.9 WAR
2026 Stats: 21 G, 21 GS, 119.2 IP, 7-6, 3.84 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 101 K, 40 BB, 1.1 WAR, 14.6 FPPG
2026 FanGraphs ROS Projections: 8 G, 8 GS, 48.0 IP, 3-3, 4.52 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 40 K, 17 BB, 0.5 WAR (Steamer)
More MLB DFS Content & Picks
Check out more MLB daily fantasy content throughout the season on DraftKings Network.
- Best MLB Parlays Today: Top Picks for Wednesday, August 5
- MLB Best Bets Today: Top NRFI props for Wednesday 8/5/26
- MLB NRFI Tracker
Good luck with your MLB DFS lineups today!
