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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the MLB DraftKings Optimizer.
| P One | Collin McHugh |
| P Two | Ryan Merritt |
| C | Bruce Maxwell |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Tyler Saladino |
| SS | Tyler Saladino |
| 3B | Tyler Saladino |
| OF One | José Pirela |
| OF Two | Andrew Stevenson |
| OF Three | Brandon Nimmo |
| Salary | $32,200 |
| Expected Points | 83.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $11,600 | 23.87 | 2.06 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $11,900 | 23.01 | 1.93 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,700 | 22.42 | 1.92 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $10,300 | 20.13 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Merritt | LAA | $4,900 | 12.34 | 2.52 |
| Ryan Merritt | LAA | $4,900 | 12.34 | 2.52 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $7,400 | 17.40 | 2.35 |
| Collin McHugh | PIT | $7,800 | 18.10 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,200 | 9.87 | 1.90 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,700 | 7.64 | 2.06 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,600 | 7.42 | 2.06 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.27 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,100 | 5.75 | 2.74 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,200 | 5.53 | 2.51 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,800 | 6.19 | 2.21 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,900 | 6.42 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,400 | 10.25 | 1.90 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 10.02 | 1.96 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,400 | 9.52 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,300 | 8.27 | 2.51 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,000 | 7.36 | 2.45 |
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,900 | 7.06 | 2.43 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,300 | 7.86 | 2.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,100 | 10.08 | 1.98 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,600 | 9.77 | 2.12 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,300 | 9.25 | 2.15 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,400 | 8.85 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,100 | 5.55 | 2.64 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,300 | 5.88 | 2.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,500 | 8.75 | 1.94 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 8.62 | 1.87 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,400 | 8.52 | 1.94 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 8.37 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,400 | 6.07 | 2.53 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 8.24 | 2.35 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,900 | 6.55 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,800 | 10.17 | 2.12 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 10.02 | 1.96 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,600 | 9.77 | 2.12 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 9.75 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,300 | 5.88 | 2.56 |
| Giovanny Urshela | LAA | $2,300 | 5.44 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 12.33 | 2.16 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.37 | 2.07 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 10.98 | 2.03 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,100 | 10.87 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Pirela | SD | $2,400 | 7.25 | 3.02 |
| Andrew Stevenson | CHC | $2,000 | 5.91 | 2.95 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,400 | 9.17 | 2.70 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.