The first month of the 2026 MLB season has been nothing short of thrilling. Veteran sluggers have come through in the clutch, talented rookies have become household names, and elite pitchers have dominated on the mound. The fun continues on Sunday with all 30 teams in action. Here’s a look at three MLB player props and picks for April 26th.
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Sunday’s Top MLB Player Props & Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Chris Sale Over 18.5 Outs Recorded (+110)
The Phillies snapped their 10-game losing streak with an 8-5 extra-innings win on Saturday. Don’t let that distract from the fact that their offense remains in a rut. Philadelphia ranks 28th in on-base percentage (.299) and 29th in batting average on balls put in play (.261). The numbers have been even worse when facing southpaws. The Phillies have posted a dismal .186/.277/.300 slash line versus left-handed pitching so far.
Those struggles put Atlanta’s Chris Sale in a great spot on Sunday. Focusing on his outs recorded prop is the way to go. After all, Sale cruised through seven innings of one-run baseball in a clash with the Phillies on April 18. It marked the ninth time he worked into the seventh inning since the beginning of 2025. It’s worth pointing out that an opposing starter has recorded more than 18 outs in four of Philadelphia’s last six games. Trust Sale to work efficiently.
Nolan McLean Over 7.5 Strikeouts (-115)
The Mets have had their fair share of problems, but Nolan McLean is not one of them. The 24-year-old right-hander has logged an impressive 2.67 ERA and 0.78 WHIP across his first five starts. Take note that McLean has tallied at least eight strikeouts in four of those five performances. Opposing hitters have failed to figure out his sinker, batting just .125 with zero home runs and 13 strikeouts against it (40 at-bats).
Sunday’s matchup with the Rockies gives McLean a chance to maintain momentum. Colorado’s lineup has racked up the third-most strikeouts (254) and registered the highest chase rate (34.5%) in the Majors this campaign. New York’s Freddy Peralta reached the eight-strikeout mark on Friday night, and McLean should have a long leash in a doubleheader. Back the young hurler to confuse one Rockies bat after another.
Michael Harris II to Hit a Home Run (+484)
Let’s return to the divisional showdown at Truist Park. Aaron Nola will toe the rubber for the Phillies. The Louisiana native has not fared well in Atlanta during his career, posting a pedestrian 4.31 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 16 starts (4-7 record). Allowing 16 home runs certainly impacted those results. That’s an issue Nola has always dealt with. Overall, he has surrendered at least one homer in 10 of his previous 15 outings.
There’s a case to be made for several Braves to go deep. No one has been hotter at the plate than Michael Harris II, though. The outfielder is slashing .542/.538/1.042 with three home runs and three doubles over the past week. He also checks in as a top-10 pro in hard-hit rate (57.7%) and average exit velocity (95.4 miles per hour). As a cherry on top, Harris has three jacks in 32 at-bats facing Nola. Lock this bet in with confidence.
