Another busy slate in the Majors today screams value in my latest MLB player props. I'll be highlighting Paul Skenes, Ronald Acuna Jr. and George Kirby.
Read more in my MLB picks for Saturday, May 23.
Best MLB player props today
| Player | Pick | Odds |
|---|---|---|
 Paul Skenes |
Over 6.5 strikeouts | -132 |
 Ronald Acuna Jr. |
Over 0.5 runs | -149 |
 George Kirby |
Over 4.5 strikeouts | -163 |
Paul Skenes Over 6.5 strikeouts (-132)
The Toronto Blue Jays have their hands full this afternoon as Paul Skenes takes the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates. While the righty hasn't been as lights-out in 2026, he's still one of the most electrifying arms in baseball. Skenes has struck out 63 batters in 55 innings this season.
He's hit the Over in punchouts in five consecutive outings as well. Although Skenes was hit around a bit in his last start, he still collected seven Ks against the Philadelphia Phillies. In just 18 at-bats against this Jays lineup, Skenes has eight strikeouts. Toronto doesn't usually strike out a lot, but they're struggling right now, averaging 12 Ks across their previous three games.
- Time: 3:07 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Sportsnet, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Ronald Acuna Jr. Over 0.5 runs (-149)
I had this pick a couple of days ago, and Ronald Acuna Jr. came through again. While he did finish 0-for-4 with no offensive contributions on Friday evening, the Atlanta Braves star has a favorable matchup here. The Washington Nationals send Jake Irvin to the bump, and Acuna is 3-for-6 lifetime against him.
The slugger has come across the plate in five of his last six games, and the Braves are the top team in the Majors with RISP. Since returning from injury, Acuna Jr has four runs across five appearances, too. The Nats also have a horrendous bullpen that sports a 4.87 ERA.
- Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: BravesVision, Nationals.TV
George Kirby Over 4.5 strikeouts (-163)
George Kirby has compiled 52 strikeouts in 62.2 innings of work this season, and he's cashed the Over in punchouts in four consecutive appearances. The right-hander struck out six last time out against the San Diego Padres.
Kirby faces the Kansas City Royals tonight, who he's held to a .210 average across 62 at-bats. KC is around the middle of the pack in team Ks, but they're striking out nearly 10 times per game across their previous three contests.
- Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FS1, FOX One
- Prop picks: 36-65, +4.44 units
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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