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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Joey Gallo |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Adrián Béltre |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Grégor Blanco |
| OF Three | Kiké Hernández |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 113.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,500 | 25.45 | 2.21 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $12,200 | 23.33 | 1.91 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,100 | 21.94 | 2.17 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,800 | 21.05 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,500 | 16.26 | 2.50 |
| Brent Suter | CLE | $5,600 | 13.96 | 2.49 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,200 | 19.39 | 2.36 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $6,000 | 13.81 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.96 | 1.95 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,700 | 7.79 | 2.11 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,800 | 7.42 | 1.55 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 7.38 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,100 | 7.11 | 2.29 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,900 | 6.64 | 2.29 |
| René Rivera | ATL | $2,600 | 5.82 | 2.24 |
| Bryan Holaday | ARZ | $2,200 | 4.84 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 9.56 | 2.03 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 9.08 | 1.75 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,500 | 8.38 | 1.86 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,600 | 8.33 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,800 | 7.27 | 2.60 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,900 | 7.04 | 2.43 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,100 | 6.85 | 2.21 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,500 | 7.58 | 2.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 10.88 | 2.18 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,600 | 8.65 | 2.40 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 8.23 | 1.83 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 8.23 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,300 | 8.08 | 2.45 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,600 | 8.65 | 2.40 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.00 | 2.33 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 9.58 | 1.96 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 8.63 | 1.76 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 8.38 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,600 | 8.01 | 2.23 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,600 | 5.71 | 2.19 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,400 | 7.25 | 2.13 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 5.90 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,300 | 9.28 | 2.81 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 9.01 | 2.31 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 9.01 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,300 | 9.28 | 2.81 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,700 | 6.99 | 2.59 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,900 | 7.04 | 2.43 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.00 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,000 | 10.91 | 2.18 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 10.68 | 2.09 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,900 | 10.35 | 2.11 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,400 | 9.98 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,500 | 7.36 | 2.94 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.67 | 2.63 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,800 | 7.27 | 2.60 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $3,000 | 7.30 | 2.43 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.