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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 | Antonio Senzatela |
| P Two | Mike Foltynewicz |
| C | Tyler Flowers |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Travis Shaw |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Johan Camargo |
| OF One | Nick Markakis |
| OF Two | Christian Yelich |
| OF Three | Charlie Blackmon |
| Salary | $49,000 |
| Expected Points | 94.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $8,300 | 16.55 | 1.99 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $8,900 | 15.98 | 1.79 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $5,200 | 11.26 | 2.16 |
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $5,800 | 6.00 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $5,200 | 11.26 | 2.16 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $8,300 | 16.55 | 1.99 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $8,900 | 15.98 | 1.79 |
| Josh Hader | CLE | $4,000 | 5.06 | 1.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,200 | 7.31 | 2.28 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,700 | 6.96 | 1.88 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,300 | 6.64 | 2.01 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,600 | 6.23 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,200 | 7.31 | 2.28 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,300 | 6.64 | 2.01 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,700 | 6.96 | 1.88 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,600 | 6.23 | 1.73 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,900 | 8.80 | 1.80 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 8.25 | 1.88 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,300 | 7.24 | 1.68 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,200 | 6.53 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 8.25 | 1.88 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,900 | 8.80 | 1.80 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,300 | 7.24 | 1.68 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,200 | 6.53 | 1.55 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 8.11 | 1.72 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 7.20 | 1.95 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,100 | 7.07 | 1.72 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,200 | 6.96 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 7.20 | 1.95 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 8.11 | 1.72 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,100 | 7.07 | 1.72 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,200 | 6.96 | 1.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 8.84 | 1.67 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 8.29 | 1.73 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $3,600 | 5.89 | 1.63 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $3,100 | 5.76 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $3,100 | 5.76 | 1.86 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 8.29 | 1.73 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 8.84 | 1.67 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $3,600 | 5.89 | 1.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 9.15 | 1.79 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 8.11 | 1.72 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,500 | 7.62 | 2.18 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,500 | 7.28 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,500 | 7.62 | 2.18 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 9.15 | 1.79 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 8.11 | 1.72 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,300 | 7.05 | 1.64 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,500 | 10.21 | 1.86 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 9.21 | 1.88 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,800 | 8.62 | 1.79 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,600 | 8.50 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Markakis | NYM | $3,500 | 7.06 | 2.02 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 7.20 | 1.95 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,400 | 8.30 | 1.89 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 9.21 | 1.88 |
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.