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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 | Brad Keller |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Justin Smoak |
| 2B | Adam Frazier |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Tyler Naquin |
| OF Two | Teoscar Hernández |
| OF Three | Brett Gardner |
| Salary | $48,300 |
| Expected Points | 115.4 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,600 | 34.29 | 2.52 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,100 | 27.34 | 2.46 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,500 | 25.98 | 2.47 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,000 | 24.13 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Keller | NYY | $4,800 | 12.90 | 2.69 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,600 | 34.29 | 2.52 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,500 | 25.98 | 2.47 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,100 | 27.34 | 2.46 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 8.52 | 1.98 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 8.01 | 1.78 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,400 | 7.34 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,700 | 5.89 | 2.18 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,000 | 6.39 | 2.13 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,800 | 5.98 | 2.13 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 8.82 | 1.80 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,500 | 8.61 | 1.91 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,900 | 8.40 | 1.71 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 8.38 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,900 | 7.00 | 2.41 |
| Garrett Cooper | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.96 | 2.40 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,600 | 8.22 | 2.28 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 9.37 | 2.08 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 8.23 | 1.87 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,200 | 8.16 | 2.55 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,800 | 8.06 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,200 | 8.16 | 2.55 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,800 | 6.36 | 2.27 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,200 | 7.06 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 9.72 | 2.02 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 8.72 | 1.74 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $8,600 | 8.35 | 0.97 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 8.10 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,000 | 7.37 | 2.46 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,300 | 7.81 | 2.37 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,500 | 7.95 | 2.27 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,500 | 7.31 | 2.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 10.10 | 2.19 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,100 | 10.02 | 1.96 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,400 | 9.46 | 1.75 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 8.68 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leury García | MIN | $3,300 | 7.66 | 2.32 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.28 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.23 | 2.26 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,000 | 6.62 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $10,200 | 11.65 | 1.14 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.11 | 1.98 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,300 | 10.75 | 2.03 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 10.07 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,900 | 7.16 | 2.47 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,600 | 8.77 | 2.43 |
| Leonys Martin | CHW | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.39 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,200 | 7.65 | 2.39 |
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.