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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 FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Mike Foltynewicz |
| C/1B | Tyler Flowers |
| 2B | Travis Shaw |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Johan Camargo |
| OF One | Carlos González |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Charlie Blackmon |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 115.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $9,400 | 29.75 | 3.16 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,000 | 29.38 | 2.94 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $6,400 | 22.21 | 3.47 |
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $5,500 | 10.88 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $6,400 | 22.21 | 3.47 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $9,400 | 29.75 | 3.16 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,000 | 29.38 | 2.94 |
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $5,500 | 10.88 | 1.98 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,700 | 11.75 | 3.18 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 10.76 | 2.56 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,000 | 9.70 | 4.85 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,300 | 9.24 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,000 | 9.70 | 4.85 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $2,100 | 8.25 | 3.93 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,400 | 8.59 | 3.58 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $2,600 | 8.57 | 3.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 10.70 | 2.61 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 10.70 | 2.61 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 9.16 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 9.16 | 2.69 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 10.70 | 2.61 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 10.70 | 2.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 11.59 | 3.05 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 10.76 | 2.50 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,400 | 7.42 | 3.09 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 11.59 | 3.05 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 12.12 | 2.75 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,800 | 9.93 | 3.54 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,600 | 9.28 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,800 | 9.93 | 3.54 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 12.12 | 2.75 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,600 | 9.28 | 2.58 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 13.41 | 2.79 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,000 | 11.96 | 2.99 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,000 | 11.25 | 3.75 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,100 | 11.21 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos González | TB | $2,500 | 9.62 | 3.85 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,000 | 11.25 | 3.75 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,100 | 11.21 | 3.61 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,100 | 10.66 | 3.44 |
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.