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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 | Jameson Taillon |
| P Two | Tyson Ross |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Ehire Adrianza |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Two | Joc Pederson |
| OF Three | Ian Desmond |
| Salary | $45,700 |
| Expected Points | 107.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,300 | 28.48 | 2.14 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,900 | 24.13 | 2.03 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $12,500 | 23.04 | 1.84 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,200 | 22.21 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $5,700 | 16.81 | 2.95 |
| Tyson Ross | TOR | $5,100 | 13.84 | 2.71 |
| David Price | BOS | $7,100 | 17.29 | 2.43 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $5,900 | 14.36 | 2.43 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,000 | 8.07 | 2.02 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $3,600 | 8.06 | 2.24 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,200 | 7.78 | 1.85 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,800 | 7.60 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $3,600 | 8.06 | 2.24 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,000 | 8.07 | 2.02 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,800 | 7.60 | 2.00 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,200 | 6.11 | 1.91 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,300 | 9.71 | 2.26 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,700 | 9.63 | 2.05 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,600 | 9.57 | 2.08 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $4,200 | 8.15 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,300 | 9.71 | 2.26 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,200 | 7.09 | 2.21 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,200 | 6.98 | 2.18 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 6.68 | 2.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 10.10 | 2.30 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 9.55 | 2.12 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 9.36 | 2.34 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,300 | 8.36 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 9.36 | 2.34 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 10.10 | 2.30 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,900 | 6.38 | 2.20 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 9.55 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,700 | 9.77 | 1.71 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.75 | 2.03 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,800 | 8.68 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,800 | 6.94 | 2.48 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,900 | 6.06 | 2.09 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,100 | 8.34 | 2.03 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.75 | 2.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,900 | 12.11 | 2.05 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,800 | 11.40 | 2.38 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,700 | 9.14 | 1.94 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 9.09 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,800 | 11.40 | 2.38 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,500 | 7.70 | 2.20 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,900 | 6.06 | 2.09 |
| David Freese | LAD | $3,200 | 6.70 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,200 | 11.36 | 1.83 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 10.31 | 1.91 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 10.14 | 1.69 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,800 | 9.92 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $3,100 | 7.04 | 2.27 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,300 | 9.71 | 2.26 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,900 | 6.38 | 2.20 |
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.