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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 | James Paxton |
| P Two | Jake Odorizzi |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Jake Bauers |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Tyler Naquin |
| OF Two | Khris Davis |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 114.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,800 | 26.88 | 2.49 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,800 | 23.70 | 2.42 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 23.62 | 2.23 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $9,000 | 19.66 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,800 | 26.88 | 2.49 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,800 | 23.70 | 2.42 |
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $8,200 | 19.13 | 2.33 |
| Felix Peña | MIL | $5,600 | 12.76 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,000 | 8.10 | 2.02 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 8.09 | 1.80 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 7.94 | 1.62 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 7.60 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 7.31 | 2.21 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $3,100 | 6.61 | 2.13 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,700 | 5.65 | 2.09 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,000 | 8.10 | 2.02 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,500 | 9.36 | 2.08 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,700 | 9.28 | 1.97 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 9.27 | 1.85 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 8.85 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,100 | 7.36 | 2.37 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,300 | 7.70 | 2.33 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,400 | 7.77 | 2.28 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,400 | 7.67 | 2.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 8.90 | 1.85 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 8.75 | 2.13 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,400 | 8.52 | 1.94 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,200 | 8.31 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 8.75 | 2.13 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,700 | 7.69 | 2.08 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,900 | 8.06 | 2.07 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $4,000 | 8.20 | 2.05 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.45 | 1.85 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,300 | 9.38 | 1.77 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 8.64 | 2.01 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,100 | 8.29 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,400 | 8.23 | 2.42 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,400 | 7.60 | 2.24 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.01 | 2.13 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,700 | 7.69 | 2.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 9.49 | 2.26 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.04 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 9.26 | 2.06 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 9.01 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 9.49 | 2.26 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,700 | 5.66 | 2.09 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 9.26 | 2.06 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,700 | 7.63 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,100 | 10.90 | 2.14 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,800 | 10.71 | 2.23 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 10.42 | 1.89 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 10.26 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $3,600 | 8.29 | 2.30 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $4,100 | 9.30 | 2.27 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,800 | 10.71 | 2.23 |
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.