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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 | Ryan Borucki |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Eduardo Núñez |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Ryan McMahon |
| OF One | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Two | J.D. Martinez |
| OF Three | Gerardo Parra |
| Salary | $48,200 |
| Expected Points | 109.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,000 | 25.56 | 2.13 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,200 | 21.43 | 2.10 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,200 | 20.64 | 2.24 |
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $9,600 | 17.98 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Borucki | KC | $5,500 | 13.85 | 2.52 |
| German Márquez | TB | $5,700 | 13.09 | 2.30 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,200 | 20.64 | 2.24 |
| Mike Minor | TOR | $4,600 | 10.10 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,800 | 8.02 | 2.11 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,700 | 7.80 | 1.66 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $7,700 | 7.68 | 1.00 |
| Tom Murphy | TB | $3,800 | 7.34 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,500 | 5.75 | 2.30 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,900 | 6.47 | 2.23 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,700 | 5.86 | 2.17 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,800 | 8.02 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,400 | 10.07 | 2.29 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,600 | 9.93 | 2.16 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $10,400 | 9.33 | 0.90 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 9.16 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,600 | 7.37 | 2.83 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $2,900 | 7.39 | 2.55 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,400 | 10.07 | 2.29 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 7.96 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $5,100 | 9.60 | 1.88 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,800 | 9.44 | 1.97 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,900 | 8.78 | 1.79 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 8.42 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.43 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,700 | 5.93 | 2.20 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,100 | 6.53 | 2.11 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,400 | 6.96 | 2.05 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 10.79 | 1.96 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $5,300 | 10.10 | 1.90 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 10.01 | 1.96 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 9.30 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,400 | 7.60 | 2.24 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,300 | 8.68 | 2.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 10.79 | 1.96 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 10.01 | 1.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 10.38 | 1.96 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,500 | 10.10 | 1.84 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,900 | 9.94 | 2.03 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $10,800 | 8.84 | 0.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $2,900 | 7.39 | 2.55 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.43 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 7.96 | 2.27 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,600 | 7.75 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.45 | 1.91 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 11.44 | 2.04 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 10.85 | 1.84 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,800 | 10.50 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,800 | 6.49 | 2.32 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $4,200 | 9.72 | 2.31 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,300 | 9.69 | 2.25 |
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.