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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 | Luis Severino |
| C | Chris Iannetta |
| 1B | Mark Reynolds |
| 2B | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Charlie Blackmon |
| OF Two | Max Kepler |
| OF Three | Byron Buxton |
| Salary | $32,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,200 | 41.86 | 4.10 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,600 | 29.67 | 3.45 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $8,300 | 25.09 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,200 | 41.86 | 4.10 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,600 | 29.67 | 3.45 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $8,300 | 25.09 | 3.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,700 | 9.10 | 3.37 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,200 | 7.02 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,700 | 9.10 | 3.37 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,200 | 7.02 | 3.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,700 | 12.02 | 4.45 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,100 | 9.44 | 3.05 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,200 | 9.00 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,700 | 12.02 | 4.45 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,100 | 9.44 | 3.05 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,200 | 9.00 | 2.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 9.74 | 2.37 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,700 | 9.58 | 3.55 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,400 | 9.38 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,700 | 9.58 | 3.55 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,400 | 9.38 | 2.76 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 9.74 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,100 | 10.55 | 3.40 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,800 | 9.36 | 3.34 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,600 | 8.98 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,100 | 10.55 | 3.40 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,800 | 9.36 | 3.34 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,600 | 8.98 | 2.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,000 | 12.04 | 3.01 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,500 | 8.84 | 3.53 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,500 | 8.84 | 3.53 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,100 | 8.31 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,500 | 8.84 | 3.53 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,500 | 8.84 | 3.53 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,000 | 12.04 | 3.01 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,100 | 8.31 | 2.68 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $3,700 | 14.92 | 4.03 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 13.75 | 2.81 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,500 | 11.47 | 3.28 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $3,200 | 10.20 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $3,700 | 14.92 | 4.03 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $2,300 | 8.93 | 3.88 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $2,600 | 9.54 | 3.67 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $2,600 | 9.54 | 3.67 |
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.