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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 | José Ramírez |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Tony Wolters |
| 1B | Wil Myers |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Miguel Andújar |
| OF One | David Dahl |
| OF Two | Shin-soo Choo |
| OF Three | Mitch Haniger |
| Salary | $42,200 |
| Expected Points | 104.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,700 | 25.53 | 2.18 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,600 | 22.62 | 1.80 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,800 | 19.45 | 2.21 |
| Gio González | CHC | $10,800 | 19.34 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 5.81 | 2.90 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,800 | 19.45 | 2.21 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,700 | 25.53 | 2.18 |
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $7,000 | 15.01 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 8.39 | 1.79 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 7.96 | 2.15 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,700 | 7.79 | 2.10 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,200 | 7.38 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,500 | 6.71 | 2.68 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.33 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,100 | 7.12 | 2.30 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,200 | 7.38 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,700 | 10.60 | 2.25 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $11,800 | 9.96 | 0.84 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,400 | 9.48 | 2.15 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $10,000 | 8.91 | 0.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.66 | 2.62 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,900 | 7.18 | 2.48 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,800 | 8.62 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.34 | 1.87 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $10,500 | 8.85 | 0.84 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 8.80 | 1.87 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,000 | 8.77 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.66 | 2.62 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.06 | 2.37 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,000 | 4.69 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.78 | 2.22 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.57 | 1.88 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,400 | 8.90 | 2.62 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 8.90 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,400 | 8.90 | 2.62 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,000 | 4.69 | 2.35 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.50 | 2.32 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 10.85 | 2.09 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $2,800 | 10.73 | 3.83 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 8.87 | 2.11 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $2,800 | 10.73 | 3.83 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 5.81 | 2.90 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,900 | 7.18 | 2.48 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 11.81 | 2.07 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,700 | 10.60 | 2.25 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 10.34 | 1.99 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dahl | TB | $2,800 | 8.51 | 3.04 |
| Mac Williamson | SF | $2,600 | 6.62 | 2.55 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,400 | 8.61 | 2.53 |
| Cameron Maybin | PIT | $2,700 | 6.64 | 2.46 |
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.