Thursday's MLB slate is a light one, but it's packed with intriguing matchups, including a series decider between the hot-starting Yankees and the A's. For those looking to add some action to the day's games, we've got three player prop picks that stand out, featuring a power bat, a contact hitter finding his groove, and a pitcher poised for a bounce-back performance.

First up, Oakland's Brent Rooker looks like a strong play to record a hit. The A's offense has been inconsistent, but Rooker thrives against left-handed pitching. He posted a .293 average and an .885 OPS against southpaws last season. More importantly, he has a history against Yankees starter Ryan Weathers, having taken him deep in a 2024 matchup. Coming off a game-winning RBI yesterday and a two-homer, walk-off game on Sunday, Rooker is swinging with the confidence to make noise in the Bronx.

Next, we're backing Toronto's Bo Bichette to notch over 1.5 total bases. After a slow, strikeout-heavy start to the season, Bichette is settling in, hitting .286 in April. He's coming off a two-hit game and faces Arizona's Eduardo Rodriguez. While Rodriguez has been sharp this year, Bichette owns the matchup historically, going 5-for-13 with two homers and a double against the lefty. With Juan Soto still sidelined, Bichette's bat will be key for the Mets, and this favorable history suggests he's in a prime spot to deliver.

Finally, we're targeting Kansas City's Seth Lugo to record over 5.5 strikeouts. Lugo is on a mission to recapture his brilliant 2024 form, which saw him log a 3.00 ERA and 181 strikeouts. His matchup against a Cleveland Guardians lineup that has struggled with swing-and-miss this early season sets up perfectly. If Lugo can command his sharp breaking ball, he should have little trouble working through the order and racking up the Ks, making this a compelling prop for a pitcher looking to re-establish his dominance.