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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 | José Berríos |
| P Two | Jameson Taillon |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | Tommy La Stella |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Tommy La Stella |
| OF One | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Adam Duvall |
| Salary | $45,800 |
| Expected Points | 100.4 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $14,000 | 23.97 | 1.71 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,600 | 20.25 | 1.91 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $10,900 | 17.97 | 1.65 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,100 | 16.20 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Blackburn | SEA | $4,000 | 9.90 | 2.47 |
| Dennis Santana | STL | $4,900 | 11.49 | 2.34 |
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $6,200 | 12.51 | 2.02 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,100 | 16.20 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,100 | 8.14 | 1.98 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.06 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 7.68 | 1.97 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $4,000 | 7.47 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curt Casali | MIL | $2,700 | 6.70 | 2.48 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,700 | 6.23 | 2.31 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,700 | 6.23 | 2.31 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,700 | 6.07 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,600 | 9.49 | 2.06 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,500 | 8.89 | 1.98 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,300 | 8.60 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,300 | 8.11 | 2.46 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,700 | 6.55 | 2.42 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,700 | 8.48 | 2.29 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,300 | 7.54 | 2.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.85 | 1.97 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 9.52 | 2.27 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 9.21 | 2.36 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,200 | 8.73 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.63 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 9.21 | 2.36 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,800 | 6.46 | 2.31 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 9.52 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,300 | 9.75 | 1.84 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,700 | 9.28 | 1.97 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,500 | 8.72 | 1.94 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 8.21 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $3,400 | 7.54 | 2.22 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.18 | 2.21 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 5.45 | 2.18 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,900 | 6.06 | 2.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.66 | 1.79 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 9.21 | 1.88 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,100 | 9.03 | 1.77 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $4,300 | 9.01 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.63 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,300 | 7.98 | 2.42 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,300 | 10.39 | 1.96 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,800 | 10.24 | 2.13 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,100 | 10.11 | 1.98 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,600 | 9.60 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,900 | 7.52 | 2.59 |
| Paulo Orlando | NYY | $2,500 | 6.26 | 2.50 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,700 | 9.03 | 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.