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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 | Dylan Bundy |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Pedro Álvarez |
| 2B | Tommy La Stella |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Tommy La Stella |
| OF One | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Two | Teoscar Hernández |
| OF Three | Brett Gardner |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,000 | 27.35 | 2.10 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $11,200 | 21.46 | 1.92 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,600 | 20.41 | 1.76 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $9,800 | 20.28 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $6,900 | 15.60 | 2.26 |
| Ben Lively | HOU | $4,900 | 10.67 | 2.18 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $6,600 | 14.00 | 2.12 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,000 | 27.35 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 9.26 | 1.89 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 7.75 | 2.21 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,800 | 7.66 | 2.01 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,200 | 7.41 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.40 | 2.45 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,200 | 7.41 | 2.32 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $3,000 | 6.66 | 2.22 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 7.75 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 10.53 | 1.99 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 8.43 | 1.91 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,000 | 8.34 | 2.78 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $4,500 | 8.24 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,000 | 8.34 | 2.78 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,300 | 7.49 | 2.27 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,400 | 7.68 | 2.26 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,400 | 7.63 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 10.06 | 2.14 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,600 | 9.04 | 1.97 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,400 | 8.97 | 2.04 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $0 | 8.50 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,200 | 5.34 | 2.43 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
| Dixon Machado | CHW | $2,900 | 6.62 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $5,000 | 10.24 | 2.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $0 | 8.68 | 0.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 8.44 | 1.69 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,600 | 8.09 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,200 | 5.34 | 2.43 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,400 | 5.47 | 2.28 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,600 | 8.09 | 2.25 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,200 | 7.06 | 2.21 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,900 | 9.75 | 2.50 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,000 | 9.03 | 2.26 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 8.99 | 2.14 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,600 | 8.79 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,000 | 8.34 | 2.78 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,100 | 8.01 | 2.58 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,900 | 9.75 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.86 | 2.01 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 10.42 | 2.04 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,100 | 10.17 | 1.99 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 9.81 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,900 | 8.08 | 2.78 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
| Abraham Almonte | LAA | $2,800 | 6.81 | 2.43 |
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $2,900 | 6.92 | 2.38 |
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.