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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 | Drew Pomeranz |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Harrison Bader |
| OF Two | Grégor Blanco |
| OF Three | Jay Bruce |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 133.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $9,200 | 36.79 | 4.00 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,700 | 36.07 | 4.15 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,600 | 33.04 | 3.84 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,500 | 32.38 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,700 | 36.07 | 4.15 |
| James Shields | MIN | $6,400 | 25.64 | 4.01 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $9,200 | 36.79 | 4.00 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,600 | 33.04 | 3.84 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,500 | 10.94 | 3.13 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,100 | 10.12 | 3.26 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,700 | 9.40 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,700 | 9.40 | 3.48 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,200 | 7.56 | 3.43 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,300 | 7.61 | 3.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 13.75 | 3.62 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,000 | 13.45 | 3.36 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 13.03 | 3.10 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 13.03 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,900 | 10.66 | 3.68 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 13.75 | 3.62 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
| Tyler Moore | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.18 | 3.59 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 14.29 | 3.40 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.35 | 3.25 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,000 | 12.12 | 0.00 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,100 | 7.77 | 3.70 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,100 | 7.77 | 3.70 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,200 | 11.46 | 3.58 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,200 | 11.46 | 3.58 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 14.55 | 2.97 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 13.14 | 3.13 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,500 | 12.27 | 3.51 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,400 | 11.94 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,900 | 10.59 | 3.65 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,900 | 10.59 | 3.65 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,500 | 12.27 | 3.51 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,400 | 11.94 | 3.51 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 12.93 | 3.23 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,400 | 11.43 | 3.36 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,400 | 11.43 | 3.36 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 11.30 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,200 | 9.36 | 4.25 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,200 | 9.36 | 4.25 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.17 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 14.96 | 3.48 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 14.96 | 3.48 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 13.45 | 3.20 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 13.28 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,200 | 9.78 | 4.45 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,800 | 12.00 | 4.29 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,800 | 12.00 | 4.29 |
| Carlos Beltrán | PIT | $2,000 | 8.41 | 4.20 |
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.