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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 | Jack Flaherty |
| C | Héctor Sánchez |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Yangervis Solarte |
| SS | Richard Ureña |
| 3B | Tommy La Stella |
| OF One | Ezequiel Carrera |
| OF Two | José Osuna |
| OF Three | Harrison Bader |
| Salary | $23,600 |
| Expected Points | 117.39 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,100 | 46.12 | 4.57 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,100 | 42.56 | 4.68 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,700 | 37.21 | 4.28 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $8,700 | 34.42 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $5,900 | 29.49 | 5.00 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,100 | 42.56 | 4.68 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,100 | 46.12 | 4.57 |
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $6,400 | 28.90 | 4.52 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,300 | 11.87 | 3.60 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,900 | 11.86 | 4.09 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,200 | 10.85 | 3.39 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,500 | 10.52 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,000 | 10.10 | 5.05 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 10.50 | 5.00 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 10.50 | 5.00 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,300 | 10.13 | 4.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 14.68 | 4.19 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,700 | 14.58 | 3.94 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,700 | 14.58 | 3.94 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 14.07 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,000 | 12.71 | 4.24 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,000 | 12.71 | 4.24 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 14.68 | 4.19 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,700 | 14.58 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,500 | 13.18 | 3.77 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,500 | 13.18 | 3.77 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,100 | 12.99 | 4.19 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,100 | 12.99 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,400 | 11.46 | 4.78 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,400 | 11.46 | 4.78 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 9.70 | 4.62 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 9.70 | 4.62 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 14.38 | 3.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 12.50 | 2.98 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ureña | KC | $2,000 | 9.52 | 4.76 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,200 | 9.04 | 4.11 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 13.98 | 3.04 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 13.18 | 3.56 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 12.59 | 3.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 12.59 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,300 | 11.01 | 4.79 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,300 | 11.01 | 4.79 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,100 | 8.84 | 4.21 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,100 | 8.84 | 4.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 18.77 | 3.83 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,900 | 15.88 | 3.24 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,500 | 15.50 | 4.43 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 15.35 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,000 | 11.87 | 5.94 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 10.38 | 5.19 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 10.38 | 5.19 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,000 | 9.76 | 4.88 |
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.