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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 | Vince Velasquez |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Hunter Dozier |
| 2B | Yoán Moncada |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | Miguel Rojas |
| OF One | Billy McKinney |
| OF Two | Whit Merrifield |
| OF Three | Mallex Smith |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 103.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,000 | 24.81 | 1.91 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $10,700 | 16.86 | 1.58 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $9,400 | 15.77 | 1.68 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $7,900 | 14.59 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $4,600 | 8.96 | 1.95 |
| Sam Gaviglio | NYY | $4,900 | 9.41 | 1.92 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,000 | 24.81 | 1.91 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $7,100 | 13.55 | 1.91 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,900 | 7.72 | 1.98 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 7.62 | 1.73 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,800 | 7.53 | 1.98 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 6.77 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,800 | 5.82 | 2.08 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,000 | 6.08 | 2.03 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,900 | 7.72 | 1.98 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,800 | 7.53 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $4,300 | 8.96 | 2.08 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 8.79 | 1.72 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,800 | 8.59 | 1.79 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,600 | 8.33 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,200 | 7.34 | 2.29 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,000 | 6.78 | 2.26 |
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $3,400 | 7.19 | 2.11 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $4,300 | 8.96 | 2.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 9.70 | 2.06 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,100 | 9.39 | 2.29 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,300 | 8.11 | 1.89 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,000 | 7.91 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,100 | 9.39 | 2.29 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 9.70 | 2.06 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,800 | 7.67 | 2.02 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,000 | 7.91 | 1.98 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,800 | 10.73 | 1.85 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.03 | 2.13 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,500 | 8.58 | 1.91 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $4,600 | 8.12 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.00 | 2.33 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,800 | 6.07 | 2.17 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.03 | 2.13 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,100 | 6.44 | 2.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,300 | 9.17 | 1.73 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $4,100 | 8.99 | 2.19 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,100 | 7.88 | 1.92 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,200 | 7.67 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.00 | 2.33 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,200 | 7.34 | 2.29 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $4,100 | 8.99 | 2.19 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,800 | 6.07 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 9.70 | 2.06 |
| Daniel Palka | MIN | $4,900 | 9.59 | 1.96 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 9.54 | 1.73 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,500 | 8.13 | 2.32 |
| Jorge Bonifacio | NYY | $3,200 | 7.09 | 2.21 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,300 | 9.02 | 2.10 |
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $3,800 | 7.90 | 2.08 |
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.