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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 | Odrisamer Despaigne |
| P Two | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Chris Gimenez |
| 1B | Chris Gimenez |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Whit Merrifield |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | A.J. Pollock |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 102.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,900 | 20.67 | 1.74 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $9,100 | 18.89 | 2.08 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,300 | 14.06 | 2.23 |
| Mike Leake | TEX | $7,600 | 13.22 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odrisamer Despaigne | ARZ | $4,100 | 9.69 | 2.36 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,300 | 14.06 | 2.23 |
| Sam Gaviglio | NYY | $4,500 | 9.96 | 2.21 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $9,100 | 18.89 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,900 | 7.69 | 1.97 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,600 | 7.28 | 2.02 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,600 | 7.08 | 1.97 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 6.85 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,900 | 6.41 | 2.21 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,000 | 6.05 | 2.02 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,600 | 7.28 | 2.02 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.57 | 1.88 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,500 | 9.00 | 2.00 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,500 | 8.48 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,400 | 7.40 | 2.18 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,500 | 9.00 | 2.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,800 | 9.91 | 2.06 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 9.84 | 2.09 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $4,600 | 8.67 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 7.73 | 2.67 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.34 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,800 | 8.03 | 2.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 9.96 | 1.88 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,400 | 8.84 | 2.01 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 8.72 | 1.74 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 8.50 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,900 | 6.24 | 2.15 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,800 | 8.03 | 2.11 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,400 | 8.84 | 2.01 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,000 | 7.63 | 1.91 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 10.38 | 2.00 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,700 | 9.56 | 2.03 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,400 | 8.84 | 2.01 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,800 | 8.79 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.34 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,400 | 7.40 | 2.18 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 6.75 | 2.11 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,700 | 9.56 | 2.03 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.35 | 2.06 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,400 | 10.01 | 1.85 |
| David Dahl | TB | $5,100 | 9.93 | 1.95 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,800 | 9.91 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Bonifacio | NYY | $3,300 | 7.29 | 2.21 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $3,600 | 7.75 | 2.15 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $4,200 | 8.94 | 2.13 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,700 | 7.89 | 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.