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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 | Ervin Santana |
| P Two | Jon Lester |
| C | Max Stassi |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | José Reyes |
| OF One | Jesse Winker |
| OF Two | Jarrett Parker |
| OF Three | Denard Span |
| Salary | $46,200 |
| Expected Points | 113.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,600 | 21.03 | 2.19 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $10,900 | 19.49 | 1.79 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $7,600 | 18.96 | 2.49 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $10,300 | 18.79 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $7,600 | 18.96 | 2.49 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,600 | 21.03 | 2.19 |
| Matt Moore | SF | $6,900 | 13.48 | 1.95 |
| Mike Leake | TEX | $7,100 | 13.77 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,300 | 8.09 | 2.45 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 8.07 | 2.24 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,400 | 7.82 | 2.30 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,200 | 7.75 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.84 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.60 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.59 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,500 | 6.24 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,500 | 10.84 | 1.97 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,500 | 10.76 | 2.39 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,100 | 10.41 | 2.04 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 10.29 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 10.29 | 2.78 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,400 | 8.49 | 2.50 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,400 | 8.40 | 2.47 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,800 | 9.37 | 2.47 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.86 | 2.09 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,100 | 10.65 | 2.60 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $4,400 | 10.18 | 2.31 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,300 | 9.39 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,100 | 10.65 | 2.60 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,300 | 8.56 | 2.59 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,700 | 9.20 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 11.08 | 2.58 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,800 | 10.11 | 2.66 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 10.08 | 2.58 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 9.76 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,000 | 8.12 | 2.71 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,800 | 10.11 | 2.66 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,400 | 6.34 | 2.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 13.20 | 2.49 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,600 | 10.22 | 2.22 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,800 | 10.11 | 2.66 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 10.08 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,800 | 10.11 | 2.66 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,400 | 6.34 | 2.64 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 10.08 | 2.58 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 13.20 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 12.15 | 2.17 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,500 | 10.76 | 2.39 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 10.54 | 1.95 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 10.29 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,600 | 8.93 | 3.43 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,900 | 9.42 | 3.25 |
| Travis Taijeron | CIN | $2,400 | 7.08 | 2.95 |
| Scott Schebler | PHI | $3,300 | 9.46 | 2.87 |
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.