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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 FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Jake Junis |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Sam Travis |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Deven Marrero |
| OF One | Harrison Bader |
| OF Two | Brandon Moss |
| OF Three | Guillermo Heredia |
| Salary | $27,900 |
| Expected Points | 115.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,900 | 41.30 | 4.17 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,900 | 38.46 | 3.88 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,000 | 37.37 | 4.15 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,900 | 37.01 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Junis | NYY | $7,300 | 32.25 | 4.42 |
| Parker Bridwell | MIL | $6,600 | 28.26 | 4.28 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,900 | 41.30 | 4.17 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,900 | 37.01 | 4.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 11.48 | 2.80 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,500 | 9.73 | 3.89 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,200 | 9.45 | 2.95 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,100 | 9.31 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 8.65 | 4.12 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,300 | 8.97 | 3.90 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,500 | 9.73 | 3.89 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,300 | 8.16 | 3.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 13.87 | 2.77 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 13.21 | 3.15 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 13.21 | 3.15 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,600 | 12.86 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,000 | 10.62 | 5.31 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 14.62 | 3.40 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,000 | 12.80 | 3.20 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 12.69 | 2.76 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,500 | 12.67 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,900 | 10.71 | 3.69 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,500 | 8.93 | 3.57 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,500 | 8.93 | 3.57 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,900 | 10.04 | 3.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 13.94 | 3.40 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.69 | 2.95 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 12.23 | 3.30 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,900 | 11.98 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,900 | 10.69 | 3.68 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,900 | 10.69 | 3.68 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,300 | 8.42 | 3.66 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $2,900 | 10.04 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 13.44 | 3.54 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 13.24 | 3.08 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 13.18 | 3.21 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 13.06 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,000 | 8.43 | 4.22 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,200 | 7.81 | 3.55 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,200 | 7.81 | 3.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,800 | 16.10 | 3.35 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 16.02 | 3.20 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,600 | 14.18 | 3.08 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,900 | 13.76 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,000 | 10.78 | 5.39 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,100 | 8.83 | 4.20 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,200 | 9.04 | 4.11 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,200 | 9.04 | 4.11 |
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.