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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 | Corey Oswalt |
| P Two | Robbie Ray |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Sean Rodríguez |
| 2B | Sean Rodríguez |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Tim Beckham |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Rhys Hoskins |
| OF Three | Gerardo Parra |
| Salary | $40,300 |
| Expected Points | 95.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $13,400 | 24.26 | 1.81 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,500 | 18.98 | 2.00 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $10,200 | 18.72 | 1.84 |
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $9,500 | 17.65 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Oswalt | CIN | $5,500 | 13.29 | 2.42 |
| Clayton Richard | SD | $6,200 | 13.59 | 2.19 |
| James Shields | MIN | $6,000 | 13.06 | 2.18 |
| Mike Leake | TEX | $7,000 | 14.98 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 8.39 | 2.40 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,100 | 8.17 | 1.99 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,000 | 8.09 | 2.02 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 7.56 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | TB | $3,100 | 7.44 | 2.40 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 8.39 | 2.40 |
| Caleb Joseph | BAL | $2,600 | 6.05 | 2.33 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 7.56 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,400 | 10.16 | 1.88 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,400 | 9.60 | 2.18 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,500 | 6.02 | 2.41 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,500 | 5.95 | 2.38 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,100 | 7.23 | 2.33 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,800 | 6.41 | 2.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 10.51 | 2.10 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,300 | 9.24 | 2.15 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 9.10 | 2.22 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 8.83 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,500 | 6.02 | 2.41 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,600 | 5.97 | 2.29 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 9.10 | 2.22 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,500 | 7.68 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 9.63 | 1.75 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,500 | 9.51 | 2.11 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,900 | 9.28 | 1.89 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,300 | 9.07 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,600 | 8.53 | 2.37 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 8.91 | 2.34 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,000 | 6.94 | 2.31 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,500 | 7.66 | 2.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,700 | 11.85 | 2.08 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,500 | 10.31 | 1.87 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,400 | 10.16 | 1.88 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 9.83 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,000 | 7.25 | 2.42 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,100 | 7.23 | 2.33 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,000 | 6.94 | 2.31 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,600 | 5.97 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 12.09 | 2.05 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 10.95 | 1.82 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,300 | 10.33 | 1.95 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,100 | 10.23 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $3,500 | 8.39 | 2.40 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,100 | 9.67 | 2.36 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,500 | 8.17 | 2.33 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,900 | 8.99 | 2.30 |
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.