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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 | Yonny Chirinos |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Daniel Descalso |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Billy Hamilton |
| Salary | $44,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,100 | 27.53 | 2.28 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,200 | 22.09 | 2.69 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $16,000 | 21.23 | 1.33 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,500 | 19.81 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,200 | 22.09 | 2.69 |
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $5,100 | 13.36 | 2.62 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,500 | 19.81 | 2.33 |
| Júnior Guerra | CLE | $5,400 | 12.52 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $8,500 | 9.28 | 1.09 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,800 | 8.99 | 1.87 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.99 | 2.05 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.43 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | STL | $2,200 | 5.37 | 2.44 |
| Kyle Farmer | STL | $2,200 | 5.37 | 2.44 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,900 | 7.05 | 2.43 |
| Carlos Pérez | MIL | $2,200 | 5.23 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 9.60 | 2.18 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,000 | 9.40 | 2.35 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.31 | 1.83 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 9.30 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,800 | 7.76 | 2.77 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
| Ronald Guzman | TOR | $2,800 | 6.91 | 2.47 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.37 | 1.95 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,300 | 8.60 | 2.00 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 8.49 | 2.83 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $9,200 | 8.47 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 8.49 | 2.83 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 9.21 | 1.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $0 | 8.77 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,700 | 7.03 | 2.60 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 9.42 | 2.30 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 9.06 | 2.21 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 8.99 | 1.76 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,300 | 8.44 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,300 | 8.44 | 2.56 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 8.11 | 2.46 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,100 | 7.48 | 2.41 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,400 | 8.04 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $11,500 | 11.00 | 0.96 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 10.70 | 2.06 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $11,000 | 10.24 | 0.93 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,700 | 10.18 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,100 | 8.75 | 2.82 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $3,000 | 8.38 | 2.79 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,000 | 8.33 | 2.78 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $3,000 | 8.15 | 2.72 |
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.