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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 | Sal Romano |
| P Two | Ross Stripling |
| C | Kurt Suzuki |
| 1B | Ian Desmond |
| 2B | Matt Carpenter |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Joc Pederson |
| OF Two | Matt Joyce |
| OF Three | Ian Desmond |
| Salary | $43,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,900 | 30.52 | 2.20 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,200 | 28.80 | 2.36 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $11,700 | 25.30 | 2.16 |
| Ross Stripling | STL | $7,300 | 19.07 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Romano | PHI | $4,000 | 10.50 | 2.63 |
| Ross Stripling | STL | $7,300 | 19.07 | 2.61 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,200 | 28.80 | 2.36 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,500 | 16.54 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 9.03 | 2.05 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.45 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 8.51 | 2.24 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 8.21 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.46 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.45 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,800 | 6.53 | 2.33 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 8.51 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 10.05 | 2.58 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $5,500 | 9.39 | 1.71 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 9.30 | 1.75 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 8.95 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 10.05 | 2.58 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,000 | 7.32 | 2.44 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,200 | 9.64 | 1.85 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 8.82 | 2.26 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 8.74 | 2.18 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,900 | 8.57 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,100 | 8.09 | 2.61 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,200 | 7.69 | 2.40 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $3,200 | 7.29 | 2.28 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 11.51 | 2.40 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.86 | 2.10 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,600 | 9.18 | 1.99 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 8.58 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 11.51 | 2.40 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,200 | 7.69 | 2.40 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.39 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.52 | 2.32 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 9.03 | 2.01 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 8.82 | 2.26 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 8.75 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.54 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,000 | 7.32 | 2.44 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 12.63 | 2.10 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,700 | 10.71 | 1.88 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 10.46 | 1.87 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 10.05 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,200 | 9.01 | 2.82 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,100 | 8.20 | 2.65 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 10.05 | 2.58 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,100 | 8.01 | 2.58 |
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.