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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.