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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 | Tanner Roark |
| P Two | Charlie Morton |
| C | Christian Vázquez |
| 1B | Pat Valaika |
| 2B | Eric Sogard |
| SS | Eric Sogard |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Trey Mancini |
| OF Two | Ian Desmond |
| OF Three | Matt Joyce |
| Salary | $43,500 |
| Expected Points | 101.98 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,900 | 22.78 | 2.09 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $11,400 | 20.59 | 1.81 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,700 | 17.06 | 1.59 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,800 | 16.93 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $5,500 | 13.01 | 2.36 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $5,700 | 12.88 | 2.26 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $6,600 | 13.87 | 2.10 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,900 | 22.78 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,900 | 8.00 | 2.05 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.86 | 2.12 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 7.78 | 1.85 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 7.73 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,400 | 6.56 | 2.73 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 6.23 | 2.40 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $2,900 | 6.89 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,100 | 9.42 | 2.30 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 8.99 | 2.14 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.95 | 2.63 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,400 | 8.77 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,400 | 6.55 | 2.73 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.95 | 2.63 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.61 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,400 | 8.77 | 2.58 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 10.04 | 2.33 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,100 | 10.01 | 1.96 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 9.60 | 2.04 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,400 | 8.90 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,300 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,400 | 6.55 | 2.73 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,400 | 8.90 | 2.62 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,900 | 7.18 | 2.47 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 9.39 | 2.35 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 9.26 | 1.89 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,600 | 8.80 | 1.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 8.61 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,300 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.39 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 10.87 | 2.13 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 9.32 | 2.27 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,300 | 8.99 | 2.09 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $0 | 8.98 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 8.79 | 2.66 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,300 | 8.03 | 2.43 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,500 | 8.46 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 11.86 | 2.01 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,800 | 11.39 | 1.96 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 10.41 | 1.79 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,100 | 9.52 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,000 | 8.13 | 2.71 |
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $2,700 | 7.33 | 2.71 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,000 | 5.35 | 2.68 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.61 |
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.