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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 | Masahiro Tanaka |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | Eddie Rosario |
| Salary | $37,500 |
| Expected Points | 89.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $12,400 | 23.83 | 1.92 |
| David Price | BOS | $11,100 | 21.30 | 1.92 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $11,200 | 18.51 | 1.65 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,900 | 17.81 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | BAL | $4,600 | 11.73 | 2.55 |
| Jaime García | DET | $6,500 | 15.55 | 2.39 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,600 | 17.77 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 8.30 | 1.73 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 8.06 | 2.44 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,000 | 7.82 | 1.96 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $4,600 | 7.65 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 8.06 | 2.44 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,000 | 7.31 | 2.44 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,800 | 6.32 | 2.26 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,500 | 5.47 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $10,300 | 10.01 | 0.97 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,800 | 9.38 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,800 | 7.66 | 2.74 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,800 | 9.38 | 2.47 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,300 | 8.01 | 2.43 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 7.69 | 2.40 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.32 | 2.11 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,600 | 8.92 | 1.94 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 8.91 | 1.98 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,700 | 8.78 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,000 | 7.30 | 2.43 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 8.27 | 2.43 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,900 | 7.05 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,000 | 10.06 | 2.01 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 9.44 | 1.85 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 9.41 | 2.09 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.16 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,600 | 5.93 | 2.28 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,500 | 7.92 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 10.94 | 2.10 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,900 | 9.64 | 2.47 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $4,200 | 9.40 | 2.24 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,500 | 8.92 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,800 | 7.66 | 2.74 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,900 | 9.64 | 2.47 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 7.82 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.89 | 1.94 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $0 | 10.00 | 0.00 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 9.68 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Gentry | BAL | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.56 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $3,400 | 8.44 | 2.48 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $3,200 | 7.91 | 2.47 |
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.