Fantasy Baseball Cheat Sheet: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Plays for Saturday 5/9/26

Published: May 9, 2026

Each day, DraftKings Network analysts give their favorite fantasy baseball picks for the main MLB DFS slate on DraftKings.

Below is a collection of top DraftKings fantasy baseball plays for today’s MLB slate.

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Stan Son: Top MLB DFS Targets

Read Stan’s full analysis here: MLB DFS Picks Today: Top DraftKings Targets and Values for Saturday 5/9/26

Pitcher

Stud: SP Braxton Ashcraft, PIT at SFG ($7,700)

Value: SP Edward Cabrera, CHC at TEX ($7,400)

Infield

Stud: C Moises Ballesteros, CHC at TEX ($4,400)

Value: 1B Gavin Sheets, STL at SDP ($2,900)

Outfield

Stud: OF Randy Arozarena, SEA at CWS ($4,000)

Value: OF Carson Benge, NYM at ARI ($2,800)

Zach Thompson: Top MLB DFS Values

Read Zach’s full analysis here: MLB DFS Picks: Top Fantasy Baseball Value Plays for Saturday 5/9/26

SP Braxton Ashcraft, PIT at SFG ($7,700)

2B/OF Ezequiel Duran, TEX vs. CHC ($2,800)

OF Matt Vierling, DET at KC ($2,600)

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Disclaimer

DraftKings promoters may sometimes play on personal accounts in the games that advice is offered on. Personal views on the games and strategies above 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. DraftKings promoters may also deploy different players and strategies than what is recommended above. DraftKings promoters do not have access to any non-public information.