The start of the 2026 MLB season has been nothing short of thrilling. Powerful sluggers have smacked walk-off homers, talented rookies have lived up to the hype, and elite pitchers have found their rhythm. The fun continues on Sunday with all 30 teams in action. Here's a look at three MLB player props and picks for April 19th.
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Sunday's Top MLB Player Props & Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Jeffrey Springs Over 17.5 Outs Recorded (+107)
To say Jeffrey Springs is off to a strong start would be putting it lightly. The southpaw has posted a stellar 1.46 ERA and 0.77 WHIP across four outings (24.2 innings). Take note that he has provided impactful length as well, gathering at least 16 outs in every performance. It’s a trend that dates back to 2025, when Springs finished the year by logging at least 16 outs in 16 of his final 24 starts. This line is on par with Springs’ consistency.
It’s important to point out the favorable matchup on Sunday. The Chicago White Sox rank among the bottom 10 MLB offenses in hits (141), OPS (.642), and runs scored (75) during the first month of action. Manager Will Venable’s squad has allowed an opposing starter to work into the sixth inning in six of their past seven away games. Don’t hesitate to back a pitcher firing on all cylinders facing a roster lacking dangerous bats.
Mitch Keller Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-153)
Let’s shift gears from a matchup that benefits the pitcher to one that does not. Pittsburgh’s Mitch Keller is someone who thrives on generating weak ground balls thanks to a deep arsenal of pitches. Strikeouts aren’t his specialty, as proven by his run-of-the-mill 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings mark (167 career starts). Nothing has changed in 2026, either. Keller has tallied four or fewer strikeouts in each of his four outings so far.
The Rays know how to put their bats on the ball. Tampa Bay has registered the lowest whiff rate (19.7 percent) and highest chase contact rate (68.1 percent) in the league. It should come as no surprise that the Rays’ lineup has recorded the second-fewest strikeouts this campaign (148). Overall, 11 of the last 14 starting pitchers that Tampa Bay has battled have failed to reach five strikeouts. Expect Keller to join that group on Sunday afternoon.
Rafael Devers to Hit a Home Run (+450)
Sometimes locking in an intriguing home run prop is more about the guy on the mound than the guy at the plate. Washington’s Miles Mikolas has surrendered six home runs through his four starts, which brings his total since the beginning of the 2022 season to a staggering 112. That is the highest total among MLB arms. To dive deeper, Mikolas’ career ERA in March/April checks in at a disappointing 5.00. It takes him time to find a groove.
That puts the Giants in position to blast off in Sunday’s series finale. I’ll trust Rafael Devers to go deep. The veteran first baseman has reached base in six of his eight plate appearances against Mikolas. That success includes one homer. Devers has also racked up four jacks in 10 games played at Nationals Park and is tied for the team lead in balls hit 95-plus miles per hour (26). All it takes is one majestic swing for this bet to cash.
