{"id":240468,"date":"2026-04-26T18:05:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T18:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/26\/todays-best-mlb-home-run-prop-bets-top-5-predictions-ft-james-wood-rafael-devers-for-april-26-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T18:05:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T18:05:02","slug":"todays-best-mlb-home-run-prop-bets-top-5-predictions-ft-james-wood-rafael-devers-for-april-26-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/26\/todays-best-mlb-home-run-prop-bets-top-5-predictions-ft-james-wood-rafael-devers-for-april-26-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Today\u2019s Best MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Top 5 Predictions ft. James Wood, Rafael Devers | for April 26, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5159518\" data-slug-id=\"2773709\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The MLB regular season is in full swing, and several sluggers have hit the ground running to start the year. They will take the field again on Sunday, looking to continue swinging a hot bat.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at the top five players likely to hit home runs.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><template id=\"bets-today-poll\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"preview-card-holder bets-today-poll\">\n<p><span class=\"date\"\/> \u2022 <span class=\"time\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"march-madness-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/march-madness-logo.png\" height=\"42\" width=\"99\" alt=\"march madness logo\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<h2>Today&#8217;s best MLB Home Run Prop Bets<\/h2>\n<h3>#5: Rafael Devers +525<\/h3>\n<p>A three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger award winner during his time at Fenway Park, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/baseball\/news-trade-rafael-devers-addicted-striking-out-fans-call-giants-star-frustration-action-poor-showing-vs-reds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Rafael Devers is yet to truly get going at the plate<\/a> this year. The Dominican slugger has two home runs and nine RBIs to his name.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"MLB: Rafael Devers in action for the San Francisco Giants - Source: Getty\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/7703d-17772196448737-1920.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/7703d-17772196448737-1920.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/7703d-17772196448737-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/7703d-17772196448737-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/7703d-17772196448737-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/7703d-17772196448737-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/7703d-17772196448737-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/7703d-17772196448737-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/7703d-17772196448737-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/7703d-17772196448737-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"MLB: Rafael Devers in action for the San Francisco Giants - Source: Getty\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/7703d-17772196448737-1920.jpg?w=640\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201280%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>MLB: Rafael Devers in action for the San Francisco Giants &#8211; Source: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He will be looking to add to his tally as the Giants face off against Max Meyer and the Miami Marlins on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<h3>#4: Byron Buxton +300<\/h3>\n<p>Coming off a 35-homer 2025 season, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/baseball\/byron-buxton-contract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Byron Buxton<\/a> is the most dangerous hitter in the Minnesota Twins&#8217; lineup. The veteran has five home runs and seven RBIs to his name, and we could see him bump those numbers up on Sunday.<\/p>\n<h3>#3: James Wood +360<\/h3>\n<p>Since making his debut in 2024, James Wood has made a name for himself as one of the most exciting talents in the major leagues. Batting leadoff for the Washington Nationals, the 23-year-old has recorded 10 homers and 21 RBIs. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"MLB: James Wood in action for the Washington Nationals - Source: Getty\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2612b-17772199063823-1920.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2612b-17772199063823-1920.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2612b-17772199063823-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2612b-17772199063823-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2612b-17772199063823-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2612b-17772199063823-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2612b-17772199063823-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2612b-17772199063823-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2612b-17772199063823-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2612b-17772199063823-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"MLB: James Wood in action for the Washington Nationals - Source: Getty\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/2612b-17772199063823-1920.jpg?w=640\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201280%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>MLB: James Wood in action for the Washington Nationals &#8211; Source: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p> He could add to his tally against Bryan Hudson and the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.<\/p>\n<h3>#2: Junior Caminero +270<\/h3>\n<p>Junior Caminero enjoyed a breakout 2025 season, earning his first All-Star selection. The Dominican has picked up right where he left off to start the year, batting .269 with eight home runs and 15 RBIs.<\/p>\n<h3>#1: Aaron Judge +195<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/baseball\/news-incredibly-annoying-entire-team-entitled-fans-react-aaron-judge-defends-yankees-stadium-sounds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Aaron Judge<\/a> has hit 111 home runs over the past two seasons, and it&#8217;s not surprising to see him top this list. The New York Yankees captain has started the year well, batting .229 with nine home runs and 17 RBIs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"MLB: Aaron Judge in action for the New York Yankees - Source: Getty\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/5877f-17772200778795-1920.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/5877f-17772200778795-1920.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/5877f-17772200778795-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/5877f-17772200778795-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/5877f-17772200778795-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/5877f-17772200778795-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/5877f-17772200778795-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/5877f-17772200778795-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/5877f-17772200778795-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/5877f-17772200778795-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"MLB: Aaron Judge in action for the New York Yankees - Source: Getty\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/5877f-17772200778795-1920.jpg?w=640\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201280%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>MLB: Aaron Judge in action for the New York Yankees &#8211; Source: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It may be worth backing the three-time AL MVP award winner to further improve his stats as the Yankees face off against Spencer Arrighetti and the Houston Astros on Sunday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-post-rating-widget\">\n<p><template id=\"post-rating-feedback-modal-template\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-feedback-box\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-content\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-data\">\n<p>Why did you not like this content?<\/p>\n<p><textarea id=\"dislike-feedback-text\" rows=\"4\" placeholder=\"Please type your feedback...\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"close\">Cancel<\/button><br \/>\n<button class=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-widget-parent hidden\">\n<div class=\"rating-parent-container\">\n<div class=\"rating-content-holder\">\n<p>Was this article helpful?<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-action-container\">\n<div class=\"like-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-like-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"like\" title=\"like article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"like selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dislike-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-dislike-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"dislike\" title=\"dislike article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-dis-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"avatar selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThank You for feedback\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tag-cloud\">\n<div class=\"tags-text\">\n<div class=\"scrollable-content-holder  article-padding\">\n<p class=\"article-p  \">Quick Links<\/p>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerLeft\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Left \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-left.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<nav id=\"pnProductNav\" class=\"pn-ProductNav\">\n<\/nav>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerRight\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Right \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-right.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<p>More from Sportskeeda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"publisher-name\">Edited by Raghav Mehta<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/baseball\/today-s-best-mlb-home-run-prop-bets-top-5-predictions-ft-james-wood-rafael-devers-april-26-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MLB regular season is in full swing, and several sluggers have hit the ground running to start the year. 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