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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 | Aaron Sanchez |
| P Two | José Quintana |
| C | J.T. Realmuto |
| 1B | Matt Davidson |
| 2B | José Rondón |
| SS | José Rondón |
| 3B | Miguel Andújar |
| OF One | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Two | Hernán Pérez |
| OF Three | Jason Heyward |
| Salary | $45,500 |
| Expected Points | 97.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,800 | 27.72 | 0.00 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,000 | 26.68 | 0.00 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,900 | 24.99 | 0.00 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $11,200 | 20.98 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,800 | 5.80 | 1.00 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $10,900 | 10.78 | 0.99 |
| Jimmy Yacabonis | BAL | $4,100 | 1.52 | 0.37 |
| Jimmy Yacabonis | BAL | $4,100 | 1.52 | 0.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,100 | 9.03 | 0.00 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 7.90 | 0.00 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 7.79 | 0.00 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,300 | 7.68 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Romine | DET | $3,800 | 5.21 | 0.00 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $3,500 | 5.34 | 0.00 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,500 | 5.50 | 0.00 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,400 | 5.29 | 0.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,500 | 10.55 | 0.00 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,000 | 9.60 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 9.35 | 0.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,600 | 8.99 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,800 | 4.98 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,900 | 5.79 | 0.00 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 7.21 | 0.00 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,900 | 7.77 | 0.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 9.81 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 9.35 | 0.00 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,100 | 8.54 | 0.00 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,100 | 8.17 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $3,500 | 7.32 | 2.09 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,000 | 7.31 | 1.83 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,800 | 6.94 | 0.00 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,700 | 7.80 | 0.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.69 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,300 | 9.10 | 0.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.02 | 0.00 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 8.73 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $3,500 | 7.32 | 2.09 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,200 | 6.07 | 0.00 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $4,000 | 6.96 | 0.00 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $4,000 | 7.37 | 0.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.99 | 0.00 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,500 | 10.55 | 0.00 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,900 | 9.19 | 1.87 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 8.57 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,900 | 9.19 | 1.87 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,700 | 5.98 | 1.61 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,800 | 5.80 | 1.00 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $4,000 | 6.78 | 0.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 11.09 | 0.00 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,300 | 10.25 | 0.00 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,100 | 9.88 | 0.00 |
| Carlos González | TB | $5,000 | 9.78 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $4,100 | 8.30 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Palka | MIN | $3,900 | 5.92 | 0.00 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,900 | 7.00 | 0.00 |
| Nick Markakis | NYM | $3,900 | 6.76 | 0.00 |
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.