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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 | Chris Sale |
| C/1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Alen Hanson |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Eduardo Escobar |
| OF One | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Two | Jim Adduci |
| OF Three | Kole Calhoun |
| Util | Trea Turner |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 141.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,500 | 50.41 | 4.03 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,000 | 43.91 | 3.66 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,500 | 40.49 | 3.86 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $11,300 | 37.91 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $8,400 | 34.54 | 4.11 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,500 | 50.41 | 4.03 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,500 | 40.49 | 3.86 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $7,700 | 29.62 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 12.48 | 3.28 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 12.32 | 3.00 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 12.32 | 3.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,100 | 12.16 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,200 | 8.91 | 4.05 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,100 | 8.39 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 12.05 | 2.80 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 11.54 | 2.56 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 11.54 | 2.56 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,000 | 11.16 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,200 | 10.22 | 4.65 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,200 | 10.22 | 4.65 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.53 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,200 | 9.01 | 4.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 14.79 | 2.90 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 12.25 | 2.72 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,100 | 11.35 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,300 | 8.47 | 3.68 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,600 | 9.18 | 3.53 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,600 | 9.18 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 13.94 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 12.20 | 2.65 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 12.04 | 2.67 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,100 | 11.86 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.27 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,300 | 9.78 | 4.25 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,100 | 15.02 | 2.95 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 14.76 | 3.01 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 13.75 | 2.75 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,300 | 13.62 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $2,000 | 9.21 | 4.61 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,600 | 10.51 | 4.04 |
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.