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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 | Carlos Martínez |
| P Two | Dallas Keuchel |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Trevor Plouffe |
| OF One | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Two | Danny Valencia |
| OF Three | Dee Gordon |
| Salary | $46,600 |
| Expected Points | 106.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,400 | 20.94 | 1.84 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,000 | 20.09 | 1.83 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,400 | 18.83 | 2.24 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,800 | 17.56 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | MIN | $6,500 | 14.62 | 2.25 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,400 | 18.83 | 2.24 |
| Clayton Richard | SD | $5,600 | 12.48 | 2.23 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $8,100 | 17.30 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,600 | 8.21 | 1.78 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.85 | 2.12 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,400 | 7.76 | 1.76 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,300 | 7.74 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,900 | 6.50 | 2.24 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.85 | 2.12 |
| Caleb Joseph | BAL | $2,500 | 5.24 | 2.09 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,800 | 9.87 | 2.06 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,700 | 9.68 | 2.06 |
| Ryon Healy | TEX | $4,400 | 9.45 | 2.15 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 9.34 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,600 | 8.68 | 2.41 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,900 | 6.92 | 2.38 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,900 | 6.76 | 2.33 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,600 | 6.00 | 2.31 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,400 | 10.36 | 2.35 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 9.70 | 1.76 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 9.64 | 2.05 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 9.51 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,400 | 10.36 | 2.35 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 8.85 | 2.16 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,100 | 6.62 | 2.14 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 7.89 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,900 | 10.55 | 1.79 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $5,200 | 10.32 | 1.98 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 10.20 | 1.92 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.76 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,400 | 7.47 | 2.20 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,500 | 7.52 | 2.15 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,800 | 5.82 | 2.08 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,100 | 8.38 | 2.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 11.22 | 2.00 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,700 | 9.68 | 2.06 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 9.57 | 2.13 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.31 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,200 | 7.87 | 2.46 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.97 | 2.42 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,200 | 6.97 | 2.18 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,000 | 6.51 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,100 | 11.86 | 1.94 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.62 | 2.11 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $5,100 | 10.58 | 2.07 |
| Carlos González | TB | $4,700 | 10.53 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,900 | 7.67 | 2.64 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,200 | 7.87 | 2.46 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,700 | 8.81 | 2.38 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,900 | 6.92 | 2.38 |
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.