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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 | Sonny Gray |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Josh Bell |
| 2B | Eric Sogard |
| SS | Ehire Adrianza |
| 3B | Adonis Garcia |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Adam Duvall |
| OF Three | Paulo Orlando |
| Salary | $26,400 |
| Expected Points | 113.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 42.62 | 4.18 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $9,200 | 39.03 | 4.24 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $8,300 | 33.88 | 4.08 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,200 | 32.59 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | DET | $9,200 | 39.03 | 4.24 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 42.62 | 4.18 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $8,300 | 33.88 | 4.08 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,200 | 32.59 | 3.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 11.49 | 3.10 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 10.26 | 3.54 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 10.25 | 3.11 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,100 | 9.34 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,100 | 9.34 | 4.45 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 7.68 | 3.84 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,400 | 8.62 | 3.59 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,300 | 8.18 | 3.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,300 | 12.36 | 2.87 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,900 | 12.24 | 3.14 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 11.93 | 2.91 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 11.69 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,400 | 10.91 | 4.55 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,700 | 9.56 | 3.54 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $2,700 | 9.27 | 3.43 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,500 | 8.55 | 3.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 13.42 | 3.05 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 12.55 | 3.22 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 12.05 | 3.54 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,500 | 10.67 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.05 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 7.92 | 3.96 |
| Chris Bostick | LAD | $2,100 | 8.07 | 3.84 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.77 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,600 | 12.18 | 3.38 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,400 | 11.79 | 3.47 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 11.36 | 2.58 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 10.90 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.24 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,200 | 8.07 | 3.67 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,200 | 7.84 | 3.56 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,100 | 7.43 | 3.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 11.99 | 3.53 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,800 | 11.54 | 3.04 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 10.73 | 2.90 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,000 | 10.43 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | NYM | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.18 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,400 | 8.81 | 3.67 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,200 | 7.93 | 3.60 |
| Will Middlebrooks | TOR | $2,000 | 7.06 | 3.53 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,200 | 14.96 | 2.88 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,700 | 13.66 | 3.69 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,400 | 13.48 | 3.06 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $3,900 | 12.77 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,400 | 11.53 | 4.80 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $2,200 | 9.74 | 4.43 |
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.17 |
| Patrick Kivlehan | PHI | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
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.