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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Mike Marjama |
| 1B | Pedro Álvarez |
| 2B | Joey Wendle |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Pedro Álvarez |
| OF One | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Three | Hunter Renfroe |
| Salary | $47,300 |
| Expected Points | 118.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,300 | 27.21 | 2.21 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,800 | 26.76 | 2.48 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,400 | 26.04 | 2.10 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,500 | 24.36 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,800 | 26.76 | 2.48 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,500 | 24.36 | 2.32 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $6,800 | 15.72 | 2.31 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,200 | 18.80 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 7.81 | 2.06 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,600 | 7.56 | 1.64 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 7.44 | 2.57 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,300 | 7.16 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Marjama | TEX | $2,100 | 6.30 | 3.00 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 7.44 | 2.57 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,700 | 6.29 | 2.33 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,800 | 6.37 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 9.12 | 2.12 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $5,200 | 9.08 | 1.75 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,200 | 8.77 | 2.09 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 8.44 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,800 | 8.09 | 2.89 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.18 | 2.47 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,200 | 7.54 | 2.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $4,500 | 9.55 | 2.12 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 9.54 | 1.77 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,900 | 9.42 | 1.92 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 9.01 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,900 | 7.87 | 2.71 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,500 | 6.40 | 2.56 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,800 | 6.86 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 9.74 | 2.07 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.57 | 2.08 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 8.82 | 1.73 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $0 | 8.65 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,900 | 8.29 | 2.86 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,500 | 6.40 | 2.56 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,800 | 6.86 | 2.45 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 8.60 | 2.32 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 11.20 | 2.04 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $4,500 | 9.55 | 2.12 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,700 | 8.94 | 1.57 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,800 | 8.62 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,800 | 8.09 | 2.89 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,900 | 7.87 | 2.71 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 10.86 | 1.94 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 10.71 | 1.95 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,400 | 9.99 | 1.85 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,300 | 9.42 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $2,600 | 6.75 | 2.60 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,800 | 6.98 | 2.49 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $3,000 | 7.47 | 2.49 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,900 | 7.18 | 2.48 |
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.