The start of the 2026 MLB season has been nothing short of thrilling. Powerful sluggers have launched walk-off home runs, skillful rookies have made an immediate impact, and elite pitchers have found their groove. The fun continues on Sunday with all 30 teams in action. Here’s a look at three MLB player props and picks for April 12th.
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Sunday’s Top MLB Player Props & Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Jose Soriano Over 16.5 Outs Recorded (-107)
Jose Soriano has come out of the gates smoking hot for the Angels. The Dominican right-hander is 3-0 with a 0.62 ERA and 0.65 WHIP across his three outings. Not only that, but Soriano has recorded at least 18 outs in each performance. He is delivering the consistent length he strived to achieve last year. Remember that Soriano finished the 2025 campaign by pitching 5.2 innings or more in 18 of his 31 starts.
There’s reason to like Soriano’s chances of maintaining his momentum on the mound. The Reds have posted the third-lowest OPS (.628) and are averaging the fifth-fewest hits per game (6.93) in the league. Soriano also forces ground balls at an insane rate in his career (61.6%). That’ll help him combat the favorable outfield dimensions at Great American Ball Park and gather quick outs. Trust the Los Angeles ace to dominate on Sunday.
Cam Schlittler Under 1.5 Walks (-152)
Let’s dive into an underrated market. Cam Schlittler of the Yankees has been sensational over three starts, logging a 1.62 ERA and 0.48 WHIP in 16.2 innings. What’s more impressive is that he has racked up 22 strikeouts and zero walks during that stretch. Take note that the 25-year-old also didn’t walk anyone in either of his playoff outings this past fall. Using pinpoint accuracy to string together strikeouts is becoming a regular occurrence.
Facing the Rays on Sunday presents Schlittler with another opportunity to succeed. Tampa Bay has drawn the second-fewest walks in the American League (45). That is due in large part to the fact that manager Kevin Cash’s squad sees the fourth-fewest pitches per plate appearance in the sport (3.80). Expect Schlittler to cruise against a lineup that struggles to work counts. Absorb the juice with confidence or shift to Schlittler to allow zero walks at plus odds.
Josh Bell to Hit a Home Run (+460)
Talk about a sneaky pickup. First baseman Josh Bell has wasted no time adding some oomph to the Twins' lineup after signing a one-year deal ($7 million) in the offseason. The Texas native leads Minnesota with seven extra-base hits and a dazzling .941 OPS through 15 games. The results are no accident, either, as Bell ranks as a top-50 batter in both hard-hit rate (51.6%) and walk rate (14.5%). He is staying patient and unloading on pitches he likes.
Up next for Bell is a showdown with Toronto’s Max Scherzer. It’s a matchup he has exploited before, slashing .438/.550/1.000 with two home runs and three doubles in 16 at-bats versus the veteran arm. Keep in mind that Scherzer has surrendered at least one homer in 13 of his previous 15 starts, dating back to July of 2025. Bank on Bell to quiet the Rogers Centre crowd with a majestic moon shot.
