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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 | Kevin Gausman |
| P Two | Trevor Williams |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Pedro Álvarez |
| 2B | José Ramírez |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Pedro Álvarez |
| OF One | José Martínez |
| OF Two | Eddie Rosario |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Salary | $41,900 |
| Expected Points | 103.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $16,600 | 23.61 | 1.42 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $11,700 | 22.21 | 1.90 |
| Gio González | CHC | $11,100 | 20.46 | 1.84 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,800 | 20.37 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $6,900 | 18.32 | 2.66 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $5,200 | 13.75 | 2.64 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $8,000 | 17.10 | 2.14 |
| Sal Romano | PHI | $5,300 | 11.05 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $8,200 | 8.28 | 1.01 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,800 | 7.22 | 1.90 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,400 | 7.12 | 2.09 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $8,400 | 7.04 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Montero | KC | $2,000 | 5.23 | 2.62 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,300 | 5.56 | 2.42 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,500 | 5.68 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,900 | 9.01 | 2.31 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.07 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 8.74 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.77 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,100 | 7.21 | 2.33 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,100 | 7.17 | 2.31 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,900 | 9.01 | 2.31 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,600 | 10.84 | 2.36 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.92 | 1.98 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $9,900 | 9.04 | 0.91 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,600 | 10.84 | 2.36 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,500 | 5.83 | 2.33 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 10.49 | 2.14 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 9.13 | 1.86 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 8.54 | 1.82 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $9,400 | 8.31 | 0.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,500 | 5.83 | 2.33 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.31 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,100 | 4.80 | 2.29 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,600 | 10.84 | 2.36 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,400 | 9.49 | 1.76 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 8.90 | 2.02 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 8.85 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.77 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,000 | 7.53 | 2.51 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,000 | 7.38 | 2.46 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,600 | 10.84 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 11.54 | 2.26 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,200 | 10.68 | 2.05 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 10.15 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,000 | 10.05 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,500 | 8.75 | 2.50 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
| Carlos Gómez | TOR | $3,200 | 7.60 | 2.37 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $3,700 | 8.74 | 2.36 |
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.