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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 | Ross Stripling |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Jarrod Saltalamacchia |
| 1B | Hunter Dozier |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Grégor Blanco |
| OF Two | Shin-soo Choo |
| OF Three | Nicholas Castellanos |
| Salary | $46,800 |
| Expected Points | 106.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,400 | 22.89 | 1.85 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,000 | 22.63 | 1.89 |
| Ross Stripling | STL | $7,300 | 19.09 | 2.61 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $8,800 | 18.95 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Stripling | STL | $7,300 | 19.09 | 2.61 |
| Ian Kennedy | NYY | $7,100 | 15.78 | 2.22 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $8,800 | 18.95 | 2.15 |
| Wei-Yin Chen | ARZ | $6,800 | 14.11 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,800 | 7.99 | 2.10 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 7.42 | 1.69 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,700 | 7.22 | 1.95 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,500 | 7.22 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | KC | $2,200 | 6.05 | 2.75 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,600 | 5.90 | 2.27 |
| Erik Kratz | DET | $2,800 | 6.32 | 2.26 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $3,100 | 6.95 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 9.27 | 1.89 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $4,200 | 8.76 | 2.09 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $4,400 | 8.56 | 1.94 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,500 | 8.52 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,100 | 7.78 | 2.51 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $3,600 | 8.24 | 2.29 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,900 | 6.37 | 2.19 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,900 | 8.40 | 2.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,800 | 9.96 | 2.07 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,200 | 9.03 | 2.15 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,800 | 8.95 | 0.83 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $6,800 | 8.89 | 1.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,000 | 6.69 | 2.23 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,300 | 7.12 | 2.16 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,200 | 9.03 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,800 | 8.95 | 0.83 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $4,600 | 8.94 | 1.94 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $5,200 | 8.75 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,800 | 8.53 | 2.24 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,500 | 7.76 | 2.22 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,000 | 8.24 | 2.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $10,300 | 9.08 | 0.88 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $4,600 | 8.94 | 1.94 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 8.56 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,100 | 7.78 | 2.51 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,000 | 6.69 | 2.23 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,900 | 6.15 | 2.12 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,200 | 6.73 | 2.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 10.59 | 1.93 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.32 | 1.78 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $4,600 | 9.99 | 2.17 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,800 | 9.96 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Bonifacio | NYY | $3,100 | 7.64 | 2.46 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,900 | 6.86 | 2.37 |
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $3,400 | 8.00 | 2.35 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,000 | 7.04 | 2.35 |
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.