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MLB DFS Picks: Starting Pitcher Rankings for ALDS, NLDS on Wednesday 10/7/26

MLB DFS Picks: Starting Pitcher Rankings for ALDS, NLDS on Wednesday 10/7/26

MLB DraftKings Fantasy Advice

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By: Sam Connon

The 2026 MLB postseason is heating up. With Game 3 of both ALDS matchups and Game 4 of both NLDS showdowns on the books for Wednesday, 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 pitchers in the four-game Wednesday afternoon contest that locks at 4:00 p.m. ET.

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MLB DFS Pitcher Rankings — Wednesday, October 7

RankNameTeamOpponentSalary
1.Tyler GlasnowLos Angeles DodgersAtlanta Braves$10,000
2.Max FriedNew York YankeesTampa Bay Rays$8,500
3.Tyler MahleAtlanta BravesLos Angeles Dodgers$7,500
4.Robert Gasser**Milwaukee BrewersSan Diego Padres$7,700
5. Walker BuehlerSan Diego PadresMilwaukee Brewers$6,300
6.Nick MartinezTampa Bay RaysNew York Yankees$7,000
7.Foster Griffin**Cleveland GuardiansChicago White Sox$8,000
8.Davis Martin**Chicago White SoxCleveland Guardians$6,600
9.Chad Patrick*Milwaukee BrewersSan Diego Padres$5,700
10.Daniel Espino*Cleveland GuardiansChicago White Sox$4,000

*Probable Opener
**Probable Long Reliever

Best MLB DFS Value Picks, Pitchers

RHP Tyler Mahle, ATL (vs. LAD)

Salary: $7,500

2025 Stats: 16 G, 16 GS, 86.2 IP, 6-4, 2.18 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 66 K, 29 BB, 1.9 WAR
2026 Stats: 27 G, 27 GS, 149.0 IP, 7-10, 3.99 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 137 K, 46 BB, 2.1 WAR, 14.8 FPPG
Career Postseason Stats: 1 G, 1 GS, 7.0 IP, 0-0, 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 6 K, 1 BB

LHP Robert Gasser, MIL (@ SD)

Salary: $7,700

2025 Stats: 2 G, 2 GS, 5.2 IP, 0-2, 3.18 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 5 K, 4 BB, -0.1 WAR
2026 Stats: 21 G, 20 GS, 109.1 IP, 5-5, 3.87 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 103 K, 35 BB, 1.5 WAR, 14.0 FPPG
Career Postseason Stats: 2 G, 0 GS, 2.2 IP, 0-0, 6.75 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, 2 K, 2 BB

RHP Walker Buehler, SD (vs. MIL)

Salary: $6,300

2025 Stats: 26 G, 24 GS, 126.0 IP, 4.93 ERA, 10-7, 1.52 WHIP, 92 K, 61 BB, -0.4 WAR
2026 Stats: 32 G, 32 GS, 153.2 IP, 9-6, 4.63 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 131 K, 57 BB, 1.5 WAR, 11.2 FPPG
Career Postseason Stats: 19 G, 18 GS, 94.2 IP, 4-4, 1 SV, 3.04 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 114 K, 36 BB

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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.