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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 | Wade LeBlanc |
| P Two | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Drew Butera |
| 1B | José Abreu |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Kristopher Negrón |
| OF One | Guillermo Heredia |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 109.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,000 | 24.38 | 2.03 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 23.36 | 2.29 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $11,200 | 20.47 | 1.83 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,700 | 19.99 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade LeBlanc | LAD | $7,200 | 18.18 | 2.52 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 23.36 | 2.29 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $5,700 | 12.98 | 2.28 |
| Felix Peña | MIL | $7,300 | 15.59 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $3,100 | 8.06 | 2.60 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 7.79 | 1.90 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $4,600 | 7.71 | 1.68 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 7.70 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,500 | 6.90 | 2.76 |
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $3,100 | 8.06 | 2.60 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,600 | 5.64 | 2.17 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,900 | 6.26 | 2.16 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,600 | 9.12 | 1.98 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,800 | 8.79 | 1.83 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,700 | 8.72 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,400 | 7.30 | 2.15 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $3,200 | 6.84 | 2.14 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,400 | 7.27 | 2.14 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,800 | 8.10 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 9.46 | 2.06 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.16 | 1.99 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 8.81 | 1.87 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,200 | 8.76 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,000 | 6.89 | 2.30 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,800 | 6.36 | 2.27 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $3,600 | 7.84 | 2.18 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,200 | 8.76 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,700 | 10.21 | 1.79 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,700 | 9.70 | 1.70 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,700 | 9.06 | 1.93 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,100 | 8.97 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,200 | 7.13 | 2.23 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,100 | 8.97 | 2.19 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,400 | 7.12 | 2.09 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 7.77 | 2.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.31 | 2.06 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,700 | 9.70 | 1.70 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,900 | 9.31 | 1.90 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,500 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,200 | 7.13 | 2.23 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $3,200 | 6.84 | 2.14 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,900 | 8.12 | 2.08 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,300 | 6.87 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.22 | 1.97 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 10.00 | 1.67 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,800 | 9.91 | 2.06 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,600 | 9.71 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,700 | 6.68 | 2.47 |
| Matt Holliday | DET | $3,400 | 7.93 | 2.33 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $3,100 | 6.97 | 2.25 |
| Ryan LaMarre | OAK | $3,200 | 7.13 | 2.23 |
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.