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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 | Rich Hill |
| P Two | Dallas Keuchel |
| C | Yan Gomes |
| 1B | José Abreu |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Tim Beckham |
| 3B | Tim Beckham |
| OF One | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Two | Chris Young |
| OF Three | Jake Bauers |
| Salary | $46,400 |
| Expected Points | 102.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,400 | 21.26 | 1.86 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,600 | 19.73 | 2.06 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,300 | 19.14 | 2.31 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $8,000 | 17.15 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,300 | 19.14 | 2.31 |
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $7,100 | 15.68 | 2.21 |
| Sal Romano | PHI | $5,200 | 11.39 | 2.19 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $8,000 | 17.15 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,700 | 8.44 | 1.80 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,900 | 8.32 | 1.70 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,200 | 8.26 | 1.97 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,600 | 8.16 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curt Casali | MIL | $2,800 | 6.44 | 2.30 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $3,000 | 6.43 | 2.14 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $2,800 | 5.93 | 2.12 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,200 | 6.79 | 2.12 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.84 | 1.93 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,900 | 9.55 | 1.95 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 9.37 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,100 | 7.15 | 2.31 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,100 | 9.01 | 2.20 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,600 | 7.92 | 2.20 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,500 | 7.63 | 2.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,800 | 9.42 | 1.96 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.21 | 1.77 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,100 | 8.72 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,100 | 8.72 | 2.13 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $3,100 | 6.51 | 2.10 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,800 | 7.94 | 2.09 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 7.86 | 2.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,800 | 10.75 | 1.85 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $5,100 | 9.43 | 1.85 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.21 | 1.77 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 9.10 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,500 | 8.26 | 2.36 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,800 | 6.29 | 2.24 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,900 | 8.37 | 2.15 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 5.72 | 2.12 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.55 | 1.91 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.55 | 1.91 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 8.89 | 1.81 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $8,000 | 8.53 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,500 | 8.26 | 2.36 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,600 | 8.44 | 2.34 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,400 | 7.40 | 2.18 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,100 | 6.74 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,000 | 11.72 | 1.95 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 9.89 | 1.94 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 9.45 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,400 | 6.30 | 2.62 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,400 | 5.82 | 2.43 |
| Mason Williams | PHI | $3,200 | 7.39 | 2.31 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,900 | 6.70 | 2.31 |
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.