MLB Fantasy Picks: Best Starts, Sits & Value Plays — 2026-06-06

Welcome back to SportsPulse.com, DFS fanatics! Your weekly deep dive into the MLB slate is here, designed to give you the winning edge on DraftKings and FanDuel. Forget the noise, let's focus on actionable picks that will boost your lineups.

Top 3 Players to START This Week

1. Freddie Freeman (Los Angeles Dodgers, 1B): Freeman is a DFS cornerstone for a reason, and this week is no different. He’s hitting above .300 with an OPS consistently north of .900, proving his elite floor and ceiling. Over his last seven games, he’s notched multiple multi-hit efforts, several walks, and is driving in runs with regularity. With favorable matchups on the horizon against potentially weaker pitching, Freeman is poised for another monster week. Don't overthink it; plug him in.

2. Tarik Skubal (Detroit Tigers, SP): Skubal has quietly emerged as one of the game's most dominant arms, boasting an ERA under 2.00 and an elite strikeout rate. He’s punched out 10+ batters in two of his last three starts, demonstrating his massive upside. Facing a lineup that struggles against left-handed pitching, Skubal is a high-K, low-ERA play that can carry your pitching slot, providing excellent points per dollar.

3. Juan Soto (New York Yankees, OF): Soto continues to be an on-base machine with potent power. Over the last ten days, his OBP is hovering around .400, and he’s smashed multiple home runs while consistently driving in and scoring runs from the top of the Yankees’ potent lineup. He sees a ton of pitches, draws walks, and when he connects, the ball travels far. Soto offers both a safe floor and explosive upside in any given game.

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