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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 | Homer Bailey |
| P Two | Charlie Morton |
| C | Blake Swihart |
| 1B | Wilmer Flores |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Nicholas Castellanos |
| OF Two | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Three | Blake Swihart |
| Salary | $44,200 |
| Expected Points | 98.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $13,300 | 24.08 | 1.81 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,100 | 22.78 | 2.05 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $11,300 | 21.40 | 1.89 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $10,300 | 19.97 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Bailey | PHI | $4,200 | 9.99 | 2.38 |
| James Shields | MIN | $6,000 | 12.98 | 2.16 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $7,700 | 16.05 | 2.08 |
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $6,100 | 12.64 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,500 | 8.74 | 1.94 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $5,400 | 8.25 | 1.53 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,400 | 7.74 | 2.28 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,100 | 7.57 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,400 | 7.74 | 2.28 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,800 | 6.17 | 2.20 |
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,800 | 6.02 | 2.15 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,000 | 6.45 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 9.50 | 2.02 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 9.35 | 1.91 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,400 | 9.03 | 2.05 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,100 | 8.94 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,200 | 8.07 | 2.52 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,000 | 8.89 | 2.22 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,100 | 8.94 | 2.18 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,200 | 6.91 | 2.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,000 | 8.84 | 1.77 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,900 | 8.78 | 1.79 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,500 | 8.72 | 1.94 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 8.71 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,000 | 6.78 | 2.26 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,700 | 7.98 | 2.16 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,900 | 8.16 | 2.09 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,700 | 5.58 | 2.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 10.73 | 2.02 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 9.90 | 2.30 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 9.55 | 1.99 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,100 | 8.79 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 9.90 | 2.30 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,100 | 8.79 | 2.14 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,900 | 9.45 | 1.93 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 8.92 | 2.03 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,000 | 8.79 | 1.76 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,700 | 8.76 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,200 | 8.07 | 2.52 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,000 | 6.78 | 2.26 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.18 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,900 | 11.65 | 1.97 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,500 | 10.24 | 1.86 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,600 | 10.17 | 1.82 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,100 | 9.91 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $3,100 | 7.23 | 2.33 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $3,100 | 7.19 | 2.32 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,400 | 7.74 | 2.28 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,800 | 6.16 | 2.20 |
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.