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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Mike Foltynewicz |
| C | Austin Wynns |
| 1B | Josh Bell |
| 2B | Yangervis Solarte |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Yangervis Solarte |
| OF One | Billy McKinney |
| OF Two | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.81 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,800 | 24.60 | 1.92 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,400 | 20.65 | 1.99 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $9,000 | 19.95 | 2.22 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $11,100 | 19.31 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Davies | CLE | $5,300 | 11.84 | 2.23 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $9,000 | 19.95 | 2.22 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $7,000 | 14.67 | 2.10 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,700 | 17.96 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 8.65 | 2.01 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,400 | 7.82 | 2.30 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 7.43 | 1.86 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,300 | 7.31 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | BAL | $2,700 | 6.80 | 2.52 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,400 | 7.82 | 2.30 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,300 | 7.31 | 2.22 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,800 | 5.95 | 2.13 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,500 | 9.07 | 2.02 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 8.97 | 1.76 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,100 | 8.75 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,000 | 8.64 | 2.16 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $4,100 | 8.75 | 2.13 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $3,500 | 7.24 | 2.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,700 | 9.26 | 1.97 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 9.13 | 2.03 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.02 | 1.84 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 8.96 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,400 | 7.11 | 2.09 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,800 | 7.82 | 2.06 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $4,100 | 8.35 | 2.04 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 10.45 | 2.05 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 10.33 | 1.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.65 | 1.86 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.58 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,400 | 7.76 | 2.28 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,100 | 6.70 | 2.16 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,900 | 8.26 | 2.12 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,800 | 5.91 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,900 | 11.10 | 1.88 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.58 | 1.92 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 9.47 | 1.89 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 9.13 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,100 | 6.70 | 2.16 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,300 | 7.09 | 2.15 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,400 | 7.11 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dahl | TB | $5,400 | 11.66 | 2.16 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,100 | 11.46 | 1.88 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 11.43 | 2.12 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $6,000 | 11.29 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,400 | 8.11 | 2.38 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,300 | 7.81 | 2.37 |
| Scott Schebler | PHI | $4,200 | 9.41 | 2.24 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $4,000 | 8.75 | 2.19 |
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.