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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 | Luis Castillo |
| P Two | Charlie Morton |
| C | Robinson Chirinos |
| 1B | Ian Desmond |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Chris Taylor |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Ian Desmond |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | Domingo Santana |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 121.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,400 | 22.21 | 2.14 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,400 | 19.92 | 1.92 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $6,800 | 19.29 | 2.84 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $11,100 | 19.14 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $6,800 | 19.29 | 2.84 |
| Doug Fister | TOR | $4,200 | 10.29 | 2.45 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,400 | 22.21 | 2.14 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,100 | 19.10 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 8.72 | 2.03 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 8.63 | 1.92 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,000 | 8.08 | 2.02 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,200 | 8.05 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,100 | 7.56 | 2.44 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 6.67 | 2.38 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,100 | 6.95 | 2.24 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,100 | 6.91 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,800 | 9.88 | 2.06 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,400 | 9.63 | 2.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,400 | 9.55 | 1.77 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,800 | 9.50 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,800 | 9.50 | 2.50 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,600 | 8.76 | 2.43 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,100 | 7.32 | 2.36 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,600 | 8.44 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 10.93 | 2.43 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,900 | 10.04 | 2.05 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.45 | 1.93 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,500 | 8.70 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,800 | 6.93 | 2.47 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 10.93 | 2.43 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,100 | 7.29 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 11.24 | 2.44 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 10.92 | 2.48 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.47 | 2.18 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 10.22 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 10.92 | 2.48 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 11.24 | 2.44 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 6.38 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.40 | 2.30 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 9.50 | 2.02 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,600 | 9.07 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,800 | 6.93 | 2.47 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,600 | 6.08 | 2.34 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.40 | 2.30 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,700 | 6.11 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 10.92 | 2.48 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 10.73 | 1.79 |
| Matt Kemp | STL | $4,600 | 10.38 | 2.26 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 10.00 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,800 | 9.50 | 2.50 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 10.92 | 2.48 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $3,400 | 8.33 | 2.45 |
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
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.