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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 | Reynaldo López |
| C/1B | Rhys Hoskins |
| 2B | Adam Frazier |
| SS | Paul DeJong |
| 3B | Zack Cozart |
| OF One | Tyler Naquin |
| OF Two | Mark Canha |
| OF Three | Robbie Grossman |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $30,800 |
| Expected Points | 122.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,400 | 47.14 | 4.53 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,800 | 43.44 | 4.43 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,000 | 41.54 | 3.78 |
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $8,000 | 36.72 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynaldo López | MIN | $7,000 | 35.28 | 5.04 |
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $8,000 | 36.72 | 4.59 |
| Aaron Sanchez | KC | $7,100 | 32.14 | 4.53 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,400 | 47.14 | 4.53 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 12.51 | 2.72 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,300 | 12.39 | 2.88 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 12.30 | 2.73 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 11.37 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,000 | 8.47 | 4.24 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,000 | 8.36 | 4.18 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,000 | 8.23 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 11.53 | 2.68 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,500 | 11.22 | 3.20 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 11.17 | 2.48 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,800 | 11.11 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 8.14 | 4.07 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,800 | 11.11 | 3.97 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 7.54 | 3.77 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,100 | 7.86 | 3.74 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 12.35 | 2.63 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 12.26 | 2.79 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 11.03 | 2.63 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,100 | 10.89 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.81 | 3.91 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.62 | 3.81 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | KC | $2,300 | 8.54 | 3.71 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $2,800 | 9.86 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 12.53 | 2.98 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,300 | 12.50 | 2.91 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 12.09 | 2.81 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 11.97 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,200 | 9.95 | 4.52 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,100 | 8.20 | 3.90 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,300 | 8.90 | 3.87 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,200 | 8.27 | 3.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 14.37 | 2.93 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,600 | 14.36 | 3.12 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 13.79 | 2.76 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,000 | 13.71 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,100 | 9.44 | 4.49 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,200 | 9.76 | 4.43 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,200 | 9.66 | 4.39 |
| Franchy Cordero | SD | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.23 |
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.