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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 | Clay Holmes |
| P Two | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Jake Bauers |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Logan Forsythe |
| OF One | Justin Upton |
| OF Two | Eddie Rosario |
| OF Three | Giancarlo Stanton |
| Salary | $47,600 |
| Expected Points | 105.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,500 | 24.72 | 1.98 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $10,400 | 20.96 | 2.02 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $10,100 | 18.50 | 1.83 |
| Zach Eflin | HOU | $8,500 | 17.59 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Holmes | LAD | $4,000 | 10.45 | 2.61 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $6,100 | 13.57 | 2.22 |
| Zach Eflin | HOU | $8,500 | 17.59 | 2.07 |
| Mike Minor | TOR | $6,200 | 12.72 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $5,000 | 9.36 | 1.87 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,200 | 8.37 | 1.99 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.82 | 2.11 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 7.49 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,000 | 6.95 | 2.32 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,300 | 7.31 | 2.21 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,600 | 5.59 | 2.15 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.82 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,800 | 10.74 | 1.85 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,700 | 9.56 | 0.99 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $5,200 | 9.15 | 1.76 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 9.09 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,300 | 7.89 | 2.39 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,400 | 8.06 | 2.37 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,900 | 6.50 | 2.24 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,000 | 8.66 | 2.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,500 | 9.98 | 0.95 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,600 | 9.14 | 1.99 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,500 | 9.04 | 2.01 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,900 | 8.91 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 7.61 | 2.62 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $3,400 | 7.79 | 2.29 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,700 | 8.43 | 2.28 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,000 | 6.34 | 2.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,700 | 10.03 | 1.76 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,500 | 9.98 | 0.95 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $9,900 | 9.22 | 0.93 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.18 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,700 | 8.33 | 2.25 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,800 | 6.22 | 2.22 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,400 | 7.47 | 2.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,800 | 10.74 | 1.85 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.59 | 1.78 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $7,100 | 8.98 | 1.26 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,400 | 8.97 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 7.61 | 2.62 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 8.23 | 2.42 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,400 | 7.47 | 2.20 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,100 | 8.77 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 11.58 | 2.27 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,100 | 11.50 | 1.89 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 10.23 | 1.97 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,800 | 10.05 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 11.58 | 2.27 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $3,100 | 7.00 | 2.26 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $4,400 | 9.75 | 2.21 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,900 | 8.55 | 2.19 |
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.