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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 | Alex Cobb |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Kaleb Cowart |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Boog Powell |
| OF Two | Eric Thames |
| OF Three | Giancarlo Stanton |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 118.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,200 | 32.79 | 2.48 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $11,100 | 21.59 | 1.94 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $10,200 | 21.00 | 2.06 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $10,900 | 20.01 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,200 | 32.79 | 2.48 |
| Matt Moore | SF | $8,100 | 17.73 | 2.19 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $7,600 | 16.59 | 2.18 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $8,800 | 18.93 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,700 | 7.55 | 2.04 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,500 | 7.50 | 2.14 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,700 | 7.45 | 2.01 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,100 | 7.42 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 7.29 | 2.43 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,100 | 7.42 | 2.39 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,900 | 6.48 | 2.23 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,300 | 5.05 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,100 | 10.80 | 2.12 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 10.30 | 1.98 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,600 | 9.44 | 2.05 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,100 | 9.24 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,100 | 7.42 | 2.39 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,500 | 5.69 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 11.03 | 2.16 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 10.12 | 2.30 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 9.65 | 2.14 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,700 | 9.11 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,400 | 5.61 | 2.34 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 10.12 | 2.30 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 4.51 | 2.25 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,500 | 5.61 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.64 | 2.22 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 8.91 | 1.89 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,000 | 8.58 | 2.14 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,400 | 8.52 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.64 | 2.22 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,000 | 8.58 | 2.14 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,800 | 8.04 | 2.11 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,300 | 4.78 | 2.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 10.69 | 2.06 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,400 | 9.18 | 1.70 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,800 | 8.93 | 1.86 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 8.91 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,600 | 6.96 | 2.68 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,300 | 8.07 | 2.45 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,900 | 8.88 | 2.28 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,500 | 5.69 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 12.99 | 2.28 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 11.70 | 2.17 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $5,200 | 10.57 | 2.03 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 10.12 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boog Powell | SEA | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.49 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
| Denard Span | SF | $3,300 | 7.93 | 2.40 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,200 | 7.64 | 2.39 |
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.