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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 | Masahiro Tanaka |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | José Ramírez |
| SS | Marwin González |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Marwin González |
| OF Two | J.D. Martinez |
| OF Three | Giancarlo Stanton |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 105.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $7,900 | 21.07 | 2.67 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,600 | 20.24 | 2.11 |
| David Price | BOS | $6,800 | 16.23 | 2.39 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $5,300 | 14.63 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $5,300 | 14.63 | 2.76 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $7,900 | 21.07 | 2.67 |
| David Price | BOS | $6,800 | 16.23 | 2.39 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,600 | 20.24 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 8.38 | 2.00 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,300 | 5.57 | 1.69 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,700 | 5.36 | 1.99 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,600 | 5.12 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 8.38 | 2.00 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,700 | 5.36 | 1.99 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,600 | 5.12 | 1.97 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,300 | 5.57 | 1.69 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,000 | 9.42 | 1.88 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 7.90 | 1.97 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,700 | 6.91 | 1.87 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $4,500 | 6.44 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 7.90 | 1.97 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,000 | 9.42 | 1.88 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,700 | 6.91 | 1.87 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,300 | 5.84 | 1.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,000 | 9.31 | 1.86 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 7.70 | 1.88 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,400 | 7.18 | 1.63 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 6.96 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 6.96 | 2.05 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 7.70 | 1.88 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,000 | 9.31 | 1.86 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,700 | 6.85 | 1.85 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,700 | 8.92 | 1.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 8.18 | 1.67 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 7.88 | 1.71 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 7.05 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 7.05 | 2.13 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,700 | 8.92 | 1.90 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,700 | 6.76 | 1.83 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 7.88 | 1.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,000 | 9.31 | 1.86 |
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $4,800 | 8.16 | 1.70 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 7.88 | 1.71 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 7.36 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 6.96 | 2.05 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,000 | 9.31 | 1.86 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 7.36 | 1.84 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 7.88 | 1.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,100 | 10.60 | 1.74 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 9.12 | 1.82 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 8.84 | 1.64 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,200 | 8.69 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 7.05 | 2.13 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $4,100 | 7.50 | 1.83 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $3,000 | 5.48 | 1.83 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,000 | 9.12 | 1.82 |
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.