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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 | Chase Anderson |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | José Abreu |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Tim Beckham |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Kevin Kiermaier |
| OF Three | Whit Merrifield |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 115.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,500 | 29.25 | 2.17 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,900 | 26.77 | 1.93 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,400 | 23.07 | 2.02 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,300 | 20.94 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $5,500 | 14.58 | 2.65 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $5,300 | 12.70 | 2.40 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,300 | 20.94 | 2.25 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $5,900 | 13.02 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,100 | 8.26 | 2.01 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,900 | 7.96 | 2.04 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,400 | 7.85 | 1.78 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,500 | 7.48 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,900 | 7.19 | 2.48 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,000 | 6.96 | 2.32 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,000 | 6.86 | 2.29 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,600 | 5.69 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $5,100 | 10.30 | 2.02 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 9.37 | 2.08 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 9.32 | 2.17 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,300 | 9.11 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,300 | 7.78 | 2.36 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,800 | 8.71 | 2.29 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $3,200 | 7.18 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 10.48 | 2.28 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,900 | 9.45 | 1.93 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,800 | 8.78 | 1.83 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 8.73 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 10.48 | 2.28 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,200 | 7.25 | 2.26 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,100 | 6.98 | 2.25 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $3,200 | 7.18 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,700 | 10.90 | 1.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 10.83 | 2.17 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,800 | 9.71 | 2.02 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 9.41 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 7.29 | 2.35 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,600 | 8.32 | 2.31 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 10.83 | 2.17 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 11.87 | 2.16 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,300 | 9.71 | 1.83 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,300 | 9.63 | 2.24 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,900 | 9.45 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,000 | 7.47 | 2.49 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,300 | 7.78 | 2.36 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,500 | 7.99 | 2.28 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,200 | 7.25 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.96 | 1.99 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,800 | 11.46 | 1.98 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,900 | 10.90 | 1.85 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 10.48 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 7.29 | 2.35 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,700 | 8.59 | 2.32 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 10.48 | 2.28 |
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.