DraftKings MLB Value Picks Today: Top 3 GPP Salary Relief Bats for May 3
Finding the right low-cost hitters is one of the fastest ways to build winning tournament lineups.
For the May 3 DraftKings MLB main slate, these three bats stand out as strong GPP salary relief plays with upside and lineup-building flexibility.
1.Michael Busch
Chicago Cubs
Position: 1B
Salary: $3,600
Busch offers one of the strongest value profiles on the slate. He brings power upside, run-scoring potential, and enough savings to help fit premium bats into tournament builds.
DFS Edge
- Power upside
- Strong lineup spot potential
- Excellent price for ceiling
2.Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Position: OF
Salary: $3,000
Gurriel is a strong mid-tier value bat with extra-base hit upside and RBI potential. He fits well as a one-off or paired inside Arizona stacks.
DFS Edge
- Affordable OF price
- Middle-order upside
- Tournament-friendly profile
3.Caleb Durbin
Milwaukee Brewers
Position: 3B
Salary: $2,300
Durbin is a true punt option that creates salary flexibility. He’s useful in stars-and-scrubs builds where spending up at pitcher or premium stacks is the priority.
DFS Edge
- Near-min salary
- Opens elite roster combinations
- GPP upside at low ownership
Best GPP Value Combo Tonight
Michael Busch + Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
That pairing creates enough savings to target high-end bats or top pitching while keeping tournament upside intact.
Final Thoughts
Value plays often decide large-field tournaments, and these three hitters offer strong ways to free salary without sacrificing ceiling.
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