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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 FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Luis Castillo |
| C/1B | Robinson Chirinos |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Dustin Fowler |
| OF Two | Michael Hermosillo |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Util | Chris Taylor |
| Salary | $32,000 |
| Expected Points | 132.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,700 | 39.58 | 4.08 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,400 | 37.28 | 4.44 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,100 | 35.96 | 3.95 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,500 | 35.68 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,900 | 35.50 | 4.49 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,400 | 37.28 | 4.44 |
| Tyson Ross | TOR | $7,700 | 33.79 | 4.39 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,500 | 35.68 | 4.20 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,200 | 13.15 | 3.13 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,400 | 12.82 | 3.77 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 12.62 | 3.00 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,500 | 12.42 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,200 | 9.99 | 4.54 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,000 | 9.09 | 4.54 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,300 | 9.84 | 4.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 14.41 | 4.00 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 13.25 | 3.40 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 13.25 | 3.40 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 12.12 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 14.41 | 4.00 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,100 | 8.31 | 3.95 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,000 | 7.58 | 3.79 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,200 | 8.15 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 14.98 | 3.57 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 14.34 | 3.68 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 14.34 | 3.68 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 13.42 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,100 | 8.05 | 3.83 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.39 | 3.81 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 14.34 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 16.42 | 3.10 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,400 | 13.05 | 0.00 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 12.90 | 3.49 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,000 | 7.81 | 3.91 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,000 | 7.81 | 3.91 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 14.31 | 2.70 |
| Matt Kemp | STL | $3,900 | 13.55 | 3.47 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,100 | 13.24 | 3.23 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Fowler | SEA | $2,100 | 10.12 | 4.82 |
| Michael Hermosillo | MIL | $2,000 | 9.21 | 4.61 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,300 | 10.03 | 4.36 |
| Preston Tucker | NYM | $2,100 | 8.96 | 4.27 |
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.