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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Josh Phegley |
| 1B | Luis Valbuena |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Asdrúbal Cabrera |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Efrén Navarro |
| OF Two | Jabari Blash |
| OF Three | Norichika Aoki |
| Salary | $42,600 |
| Expected Points | 107.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,400 | 32.19 | 2.40 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,700 | 23.54 | 2.43 |
| Gio González | CHC | $10,400 | 20.81 | 2.00 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,100 | 19.91 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $6,800 | 16.84 | 2.48 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,800 | 19.37 | 2.48 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,700 | 23.54 | 2.43 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,400 | 32.19 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 9.89 | 2.02 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,000 | 9.44 | 2.36 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,700 | 8.27 | 2.24 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,100 | 8.15 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,000 | 5.36 | 2.68 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,200 | 5.61 | 2.55 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,000 | 7.54 | 2.51 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,600 | 6.29 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,000 | 10.67 | 2.13 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 10.32 | 2.11 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 10.28 | 1.98 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,300 | 9.85 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 7.31 | 2.71 |
| Efrén Navarro | CHW | $2,500 | 6.43 | 2.57 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,200 | 7.91 | 2.47 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $4,000 | 9.65 | 2.41 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,800 | 10.05 | 2.09 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,100 | 8.99 | 2.19 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 8.96 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,300 | 8.89 | 2.69 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,700 | 7.16 | 2.65 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,400 | 6.32 | 2.63 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,600 | 11.84 | 2.11 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 10.29 | 2.29 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,500 | 10.28 | 1.87 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 9.22 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,000 | 4.83 | 2.42 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,400 | 5.76 | 2.40 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,500 | 6.00 | 2.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.50 | 1.94 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 10.28 | 1.98 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 9.22 | 2.20 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,700 | 9.03 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 7.31 | 2.71 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,400 | 6.32 | 2.63 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,400 | 8.69 | 2.55 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,700 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 12.67 | 2.22 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 12.30 | 2.24 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 11.90 | 2.13 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.14 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efrén Navarro | CHW | $2,500 | 6.43 | 2.57 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,300 | 5.89 | 2.56 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,400 | 8.69 | 2.55 |
| Jake Smolinski | SEA | $2,000 | 5.05 | 2.52 |
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.