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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 | Rick Porcello |
| P Two | Kenta Maeda |
| C | Jason Castro |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Grégor Blanco |
| OF Two | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Three | Steve Pearce |
| Salary | $43,800 |
| Expected Points | 106.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,600 | 22.92 | 1.82 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $10,300 | 20.84 | 2.02 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,500 | 20.68 | 2.18 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $11,900 | 20.18 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McCarthy | NYM | $5,300 | 12.41 | 2.34 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $6,800 | 15.38 | 2.26 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $7,100 | 15.53 | 2.19 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,500 | 20.68 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $9,300 | 9.00 | 0.97 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 7.93 | 2.40 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,000 | 7.63 | 1.91 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 7.62 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,100 | 6.37 | 3.03 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,000 | 5.20 | 2.60 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 7.53 | 2.60 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 6.69 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 11.18 | 2.24 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 9.79 | 2.28 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,200 | 8.93 | 2.79 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,200 | 8.81 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,200 | 8.93 | 2.79 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,200 | 8.81 | 2.75 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,000 | 7.73 | 2.58 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,800 | 7.14 | 2.55 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 11.01 | 2.16 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,800 | 9.70 | 2.02 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,500 | 9.29 | 2.65 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 9.17 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,500 | 9.29 | 2.65 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 5.60 | 2.43 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 9.17 | 2.41 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,000 | 7.17 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 9.45 | 1.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.39 | 1.92 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 9.37 | 2.08 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,500 | 9.29 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,500 | 9.29 | 2.65 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,500 | 6.31 | 2.52 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 10.66 | 2.01 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,800 | 8.90 | 1.85 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,900 | 8.75 | 2.24 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,200 | 8.60 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.77 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.69 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,100 | 8.17 | 2.64 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $10,100 | 10.36 | 1.03 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 10.01 | 2.04 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 9.91 | 1.83 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $12,000 | 9.90 | 0.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,400 | 6.69 | 2.79 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,200 | 8.81 | 2.75 |
| Gorkys Hernández | SF | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,600 | 6.83 | 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.