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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 | Corey Kluber |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Ian Desmond |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Jorge Polanco |
| 3B | Jorge Polanco |
| OF One | Brett Gardner |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Ian Desmond |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 116.26 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,500 | 27.55 | 2.20 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,300 | 26.64 | 2.00 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,900 | 18.99 | 2.13 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $5,700 | 16.19 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $5,700 | 16.19 | 2.84 |
| Brent Suter | CLE | $6,500 | 14.81 | 2.28 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,500 | 27.55 | 2.20 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,900 | 18.99 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,800 | 10.00 | 2.08 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,400 | 7.92 | 2.33 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,600 | 7.85 | 1.71 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,800 | 7.41 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,400 | 7.92 | 2.33 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $3,200 | 6.95 | 2.17 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,800 | 10.00 | 2.08 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,900 | 6.00 | 2.07 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,800 | 10.00 | 2.08 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $5,300 | 9.69 | 1.83 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 9.63 | 2.01 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,300 | 9.61 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.78 | 2.36 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,300 | 9.61 | 2.23 |
| David Freese | LAD | $3,000 | 6.32 | 2.11 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,800 | 10.00 | 2.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,300 | 9.91 | 2.30 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 9.38 | 2.34 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 9.35 | 2.08 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $5,000 | 9.09 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 9.38 | 2.34 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.33 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,300 | 9.91 | 2.30 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,000 | 6.38 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 10.29 | 1.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,400 | 10.24 | 1.90 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.00 | 2.22 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,300 | 8.81 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,000 | 7.28 | 2.43 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.00 | 2.22 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.01 | 2.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,900 | 11.66 | 1.98 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,100 | 9.10 | 1.78 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $4,200 | 8.95 | 2.13 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 8.82 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,000 | 7.28 | 2.43 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.33 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $3,900 | 8.37 | 2.15 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $4,200 | 8.95 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 10.62 | 2.00 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $4,700 | 10.24 | 2.18 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 10.00 | 2.04 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $10,000 | 9.68 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,700 | 9.12 | 2.46 |
| Gorkys Hernández | SF | $3,800 | 9.03 | 2.38 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $3,000 | 6.91 | 2.30 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $3,900 | 8.94 | 2.29 |
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.