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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 | Madison Bumgarner |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | Greg Garcia |
| SS | Greg Garcia |
| 3B | Tim Beckham |
| OF One | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Two | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Three | Giancarlo Stanton |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 111.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,500 | 26.04 | 1.93 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 21.30 | 2.09 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,900 | 20.87 | 1.91 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,900 | 20.45 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $5,200 | 11.66 | 2.24 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $6,300 | 13.62 | 2.16 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 21.30 | 2.09 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $13,500 | 26.04 | 1.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 9.50 | 2.32 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,600 | 8.23 | 1.79 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,800 | 7.62 | 2.01 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,600 | 7.48 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 9.50 | 2.32 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,900 | 6.41 | 2.21 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,300 | 7.01 | 2.12 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.39 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,400 | 10.50 | 2.39 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.54 | 2.07 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 9.52 | 2.21 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,900 | 8.58 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,300 | 7.97 | 2.42 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,400 | 10.50 | 2.39 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,900 | 6.66 | 2.29 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $3,300 | 7.42 | 2.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 9.56 | 2.17 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,000 | 9.55 | 2.39 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 9.22 | 2.05 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $5,000 | 9.02 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,500 | 6.16 | 2.46 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,000 | 9.55 | 2.39 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,500 | 8.32 | 2.38 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,600 | 8.47 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 11.47 | 2.09 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.63 | 1.93 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 8.87 | 1.85 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 8.84 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,500 | 6.16 | 2.46 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.40 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,800 | 8.56 | 2.25 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,200 | 7.06 | 2.21 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,100 | 9.56 | 1.87 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 9.31 | 1.98 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 8.58 | 2.52 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,000 | 8.47 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,900 | 7.44 | 2.56 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 8.58 | 2.52 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,500 | 8.32 | 2.38 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $3,300 | 7.42 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 12.02 | 2.40 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,800 | 11.28 | 1.94 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,200 | 10.94 | 2.10 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,400 | 10.58 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,900 | 7.06 | 2.43 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 12.02 | 2.40 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.40 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,700 | 8.85 | 2.39 |
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.