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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 | Gio González |
| P Two | Mike Clevinger |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Eduardo Escobar |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Alex Gordon |
| OF Two | Whit Merrifield |
| OF Three | Tyler O’Neill |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 105.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,600 | 20.70 | 1.95 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,800 | 19.78 | 2.02 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $11,100 | 19.40 | 1.75 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,200 | 18.26 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio González | CHC | $6,400 | 14.43 | 2.25 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,800 | 19.78 | 2.02 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,200 | 18.26 | 1.98 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,600 | 20.70 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,500 | 8.70 | 1.93 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $4,200 | 8.21 | 1.95 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,700 | 7.35 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
| René Rivera | ATL | $2,800 | 6.12 | 2.18 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.34 | 2.10 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 5.59 | 2.07 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,800 | 9.93 | 1.71 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,600 | 9.77 | 2.12 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $10,000 | 9.68 | 0.97 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $7,800 | 9.46 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,600 | 7.85 | 2.18 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,100 | 8.86 | 2.16 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,600 | 9.77 | 2.12 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $4,100 | 8.50 | 2.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,600 | 9.68 | 0.91 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $7,800 | 9.46 | 1.21 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $10,800 | 8.82 | 0.82 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,600 | 8.68 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 8.63 | 2.21 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,600 | 7.85 | 2.18 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,400 | 7.30 | 2.15 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 8.60 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,900 | 10.06 | 2.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 9.84 | 1.97 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.79 | 2.18 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,600 | 9.68 | 0.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.79 | 2.18 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,400 | 7.24 | 2.13 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 6.76 | 2.11 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,400 | 7.07 | 2.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,900 | 10.06 | 2.05 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,800 | 9.93 | 1.71 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.18 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,800 | 8.68 | 2.28 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,900 | 10.06 | 2.05 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,800 | 5.68 | 2.03 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,300 | 10.15 | 1.92 |
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $4,700 | 9.95 | 2.12 |
| Carlos González | TB | $4,800 | 9.89 | 2.06 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 9.84 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $3,100 | 7.68 | 2.48 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $3,200 | 6.90 | 2.15 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,400 | 7.23 | 2.13 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,400 | 7.24 | 2.13 |
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.