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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 | Masahiro Tanaka |
| P Two | Jon Gray |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Wilmer Flores |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Two | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Three | Adam Eaton |
| Salary | $48,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,000 | 20.29 | 2.54 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,700 | 17.46 | 2.01 |
| Clay Buchholz | HOU | $9,500 | 17.31 | 1.82 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,200 | 16.74 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,000 | 20.29 | 2.54 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $7,300 | 14.97 | 2.05 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,200 | 16.74 | 2.04 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,700 | 17.46 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 8.27 | 2.30 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,300 | 8.25 | 1.92 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,100 | 7.89 | 1.92 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $4,000 | 7.33 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 8.27 | 2.30 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,900 | 6.22 | 2.14 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,900 | 5.91 | 2.04 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 5.32 | 1.97 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,400 | 9.94 | 1.84 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 8.97 | 1.95 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 8.89 | 1.74 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,900 | 8.79 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,400 | 8.21 | 2.41 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,900 | 6.75 | 2.33 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,800 | 8.46 | 2.23 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,500 | 7.45 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 9.34 | 1.87 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,900 | 8.84 | 1.80 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,800 | 8.72 | 1.82 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 8.30 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,800 | 6.43 | 2.30 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,500 | 7.77 | 2.22 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $3,800 | 8.17 | 2.15 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,800 | 7.96 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 9.34 | 1.87 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,200 | 8.73 | 2.73 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 8.63 | 1.88 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $4,800 | 8.59 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,200 | 8.73 | 2.73 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,800 | 6.43 | 2.30 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,300 | 7.39 | 2.24 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $3,100 | 6.43 | 2.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,400 | 9.94 | 1.84 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,600 | 9.57 | 2.08 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,700 | 8.84 | 2.39 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $4,800 | 8.59 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,700 | 8.84 | 2.39 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,300 | 7.39 | 2.24 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,500 | 7.77 | 2.22 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,600 | 9.57 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,300 | 10.37 | 1.96 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $5,500 | 10.17 | 1.85 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 10.07 | 2.01 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Jackson | LAA | $3,300 | 7.85 | 2.38 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $3,200 | 7.20 | 2.25 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $3,800 | 8.48 | 2.23 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
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.