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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
Tyler Mahle
P Two
Stephen Strasburg
C
Salvador Perez
1B
Jake Bauers
2B
DJ LeMahieu
SS
Tim Anderson
3B
Tim Beckham
OF One
Brandon Guyer
OF Two
Kiké Hernández
OF Three
Rhys Hoskins
Salary
$46,500
Expected Points
109.94
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Trevor Bauer
LAA
$13,600
24.42
1.80
Stephen Strasburg
CHC
$10,300
23.97
2.33
Jake Arrieta
ATL
$8,500
18.41
2.17
Dallas Keuchel
PIT
$8,300
18.02
2.17
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Tyler Mahle
PHI
$5,900
15.40
2.61
Danny Duffy
NYY
$6,100
14.82
2.43
Stephen Strasburg
CHC
$10,300
23.97
2.33
Dan Straily
ARZ
$5,800
13.28
2.29
Catcher
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
J.T. Realmuto
ARZ
$4,800
7.95
1.66
Yadier Molina
WSH
$5,400
7.83
1.45
Buster Posey
SF
$3,900
7.63
1.96
John Hicks
CHW
$3,800
7.63
2.01
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Austin Barnes
STL
$2,900
7.41
2.56
Max Stassi
PIT
$2,900
6.60
2.27
Nick Hundley
SF
$2,800
6.31
2.25
Kurt Suzuki
NYM
$3,000
6.57
2.19
First Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Anthony Rizzo
ATL
$9,200
9.48
1.03
Edwin Encarnacion
LAA
$4,600
9.26
2.01
Matt Olson
SEA
$4,000
8.90
2.23
Jesús Aguilar
CLE
$5,500
8.83
1.60
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
José Abreu
MIN
$3,400
8.70
2.56
Chris Davis
BAL
$2,900
7.05
2.43
Mark Trumbo
BAL
$3,600
8.10
2.25
Matt Olson
SEA
$4,000
8.90
2.23
Second Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
DJ LeMahieu
TB
$4,600
9.69
2.11
Brian Dozier
OAK
$4,700
9.43
2.01
José Altuve
PIT
$4,400
9.20
2.09
Javier Báez
ATL
$10,400
8.79
0.84
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Austin Barnes
STL
$2,900
7.41
2.56
Jonathan Schoop
BAL
$3,500
8.47
2.42
Yangervis Solarte
SD
$3,500
8.26
2.36
Alen Hanson
MIN
$3,700
8.13
2.20
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Francisco Lindor
LAA
$5,700
11.35
1.99
Manny Machado
BAL
$5,100
10.05
1.97
Trevor Story
TB
$5,600
9.30
1.66
Tim Anderson
MIN
$4,000
8.92
2.23
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Kiké Hernández
STL
$3,400
8.73
2.57
Tim Anderson
MIN
$4,000
8.92
2.23
Brandon Crawford
SF
$3,700
8.02
2.17
Trea Turner
CHC
$4,100
8.88
2.16
Third Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Nolan Arenado
TB
$5,200
10.93
2.10
Alex Bregman
PIT
$5,000
10.59
2.12
Kris Bryant
ATL
$9,400
8.71
0.93
Jedd Gyorko
WSH
$6,900
8.65
1.25
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Tim Beckham
BAL
$2,900
7.50
2.58
Yandy Díaz
LAA
$2,700
6.68
2.47
Yangervis Solarte
SD
$3,500
8.26
2.36
Kyle Seager
TEX
$3,300
7.70
2.33
Outfield
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Mookie Betts
BOS
$6,000
12.36
2.06
Rhys Hoskins
HOU
$4,100
9.71
2.37
Mike Trout
MIL
$5,400
9.56
1.77
Bryce Harper
CHC
$4,500
9.55
2.12
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Brandon Guyer
LAA
$3,300
8.57
2.60
Kiké Hernández
STL
$3,400
8.73
2.57
Curtis Granderson
STL
$3,700
9.00
2.43
Adam Jones
BAL
$3,500
8.42
2.41
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.