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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 | Steven Matz |
| P Two | Ryan Borucki |
| C | Grayson Greiner |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | Miguel Rojas |
| OF One | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Two | Avisaíl García |
| OF Three | Kole Calhoun |
| Salary | $40,300 |
| Expected Points | 95.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,000 | 24.96 | 2.27 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,900 | 24.44 | 2.05 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $9,200 | 22.18 | 2.41 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,500 | 21.12 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,700 | 17.44 | 2.60 |
| Ryan Borucki | KC | $5,000 | 12.82 | 2.56 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $9,200 | 22.18 | 2.41 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,000 | 24.96 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $3,100 | 7.41 | 2.39 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,500 | 7.27 | 2.08 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,800 | 7.20 | 1.89 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,000 | 6.91 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $3,100 | 7.41 | 2.39 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,800 | 6.18 | 2.21 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,900 | 6.14 | 2.12 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,500 | 7.27 | 2.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,700 | 9.03 | 1.92 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 8.93 | 1.86 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $4,500 | 8.68 | 1.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 8.50 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,300 | 7.49 | 2.27 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,900 | 6.18 | 2.13 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,500 | 7.44 | 2.13 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 8.50 | 2.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 9.33 | 2.22 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,900 | 8.69 | 1.77 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,900 | 8.45 | 1.72 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,900 | 8.42 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,300 | 7.52 | 2.28 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 9.33 | 2.22 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,900 | 8.42 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 10.16 | 1.99 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,700 | 9.48 | 1.66 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 9.13 | 1.90 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,600 | 8.57 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.00 | 2.41 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,100 | 7.35 | 2.37 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 7.34 | 2.29 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,900 | 6.47 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,800 | 9.69 | 1.67 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,900 | 8.40 | 2.15 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,300 | 8.33 | 1.94 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 8.28 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.00 | 2.41 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,100 | 7.35 | 2.37 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,300 | 7.52 | 2.28 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.12 | 1.88 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.72 | 1.91 |
| David Dahl | TB | $5,400 | 10.46 | 1.94 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $5,500 | 9.79 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,300 | 7.85 | 2.38 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $3,200 | 7.30 | 2.28 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,700 | 6.13 | 2.27 |
| Mason Williams | PHI | $3,000 | 6.77 | 2.26 |
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.