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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Pedro Álvarez |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Miguel Andújar |
| OF One | Albert Almora Jr. |
| OF Two | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Three | Aaron Altherr |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 123.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,000 | 27.77 | 2.31 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,900 | 23.86 | 2.19 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,500 | 23.85 | 2.27 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $11,200 | 21.56 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Richards | MIL | $7,700 | 18.11 | 2.35 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,000 | 27.77 | 2.31 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,500 | 23.85 | 2.27 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,900 | 23.86 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,400 | 9.57 | 2.18 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,100 | 7.37 | 2.38 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,500 | 7.26 | 2.07 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,800 | 7.12 | 1.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 7.07 | 2.44 |
| Carlos Pérez | MIL | $2,200 | 5.28 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,800 | 9.27 | 1.93 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,700 | 9.06 | 1.93 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,600 | 8.97 | 1.95 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 8.82 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,000 | 8.72 | 2.91 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 11.06 | 2.35 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $10,900 | 10.17 | 0.93 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 9.91 | 1.94 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,200 | 9.48 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,700 | 6.57 | 2.43 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,200 | 7.79 | 2.43 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,500 | 8.33 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.39 | 1.92 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.39 | 1.84 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 9.15 | 2.47 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $5,000 | 8.53 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,600 | 6.52 | 2.51 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 9.15 | 2.47 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,700 | 6.57 | 2.43 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,600 | 5.94 | 2.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,300 | 9.64 | 2.24 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $2,900 | 9.19 | 3.17 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 8.95 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $2,900 | 9.19 | 3.17 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,000 | 8.72 | 2.91 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,600 | 6.52 | 2.51 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,600 | 6.33 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 11.23 | 2.01 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.07 | 2.01 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,700 | 10.56 | 1.85 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 10.50 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 9.78 | 3.26 |
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $3,200 | 8.51 | 2.66 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $3,200 | 8.49 | 2.65 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,000 | 7.90 | 2.63 |
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.