Top MLB DFS Picks Today: DraftKings ft. Paul Goldschmidt, Bobby Witt Jr. & More | September 26

Kansas City Royals v Cincinnati Reds - Source: Getty
Bobby Witt Jr will hope to change Royals' recent fortunes with a strong performance against Nats- Source: Getty

With top teams in the MLB squaring up on Thursday, fantasy players can play safe and go for the easier matchups. Here are the best picks for starting pitchers, hitters and a few budget options that can perform well today.

MLB DFS Best Pitchers September 26

Reese Olson (7500 on DraftKings)

Reese Olson's pitch count has been managed over the last two starts following return from injury. He takes on the Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-8, 3.49 ERA record.

Aaron Civale (7700 on DraftKings)

Brewers starter Aaron Civale has a decent 4.19 ERA in four starts in September but he will feel confident against a Pirates lineup that has hit just three runs in the two games between both teams so far.

Kumar Rocker (8300 on DraftKings)

Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker will pitch for the third time this season. He plays the Athletics with a 0-1, 2.57 ERA record.

MLB DFS Best Hitters September 26

Brenton Doyle (6200 on DraftKings)

Brenton Doyle has eight hits in 10 games. The Rockies center fielder faces the St. Louis Cardinals in an evenly matched contest.

Bobby Witt Jr. (6500 on DraftKings)

Royals' AL MVP contender Bobby Witt Jr. has eight hits in the last seven games, hitting .278 in September. They would like to sweep the lower-ranked Nationals in order to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Paul Goldschmidt (5200 on DraftKings)

Paul Goldschmidt has reached base or driven a run in six of the last seven games. He is hitting .250 (20 for 80) in September.

MLB DFS Best Budget picks September 26

Thomas Saggese (3100 on DraftKings)

Cardinals rookie Thomas Saggese has eight hits in his last six starts. He is part of a strong lineup that has racked up 12 runs in two games against the Rockies.

Maikel Garcia (3900 on DraftKings)

While Maikel Garcia has just 10 hits in September, his .235 season hitting is a good sign for the Royals against the Nationals.

Jordan Walker (3600 on DraftKings)

Jordan Walker has one hit in at least eight of his last 11 games. The Cardinals right fielder is at an .756 OPS for the month.

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