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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 | Mike Clevinger |
| P Two | Steven Matz |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Trey Mancini |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Adam Jones |
| OF Two | Dwight Smith Jr. |
| OF Three | Christian Yelich |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $8,700 | 23.17 | 2.66 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $8,300 | 17.90 | 2.16 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $8,300 | 15.76 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,200 | 15.27 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $8,700 | 23.17 | 2.66 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $8,300 | 17.90 | 2.16 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,200 | 15.27 | 2.12 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $7,600 | 14.61 | 1.92 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,100 | 7.52 | 1.83 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 7.06 | 1.64 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.04 | 1.81 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 6.99 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,300 | 6.55 | 1.98 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,200 | 6.27 | 1.96 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $3,200 | 6.16 | 1.93 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,600 | 6.76 | 1.88 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,900 | 8.53 | 1.74 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,600 | 8.46 | 1.84 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 8.34 | 1.85 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,400 | 8.30 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,800 | 7.84 | 2.06 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,900 | 8.03 | 2.06 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $3,500 | 7.00 | 2.00 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $3,700 | 7.40 | 2.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 9.25 | 1.78 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,000 | 8.97 | 2.24 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,500 | 8.49 | 1.89 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,100 | 8.40 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,000 | 8.97 | 2.24 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,900 | 8.12 | 2.08 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,100 | 8.40 | 2.05 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $3,200 | 6.46 | 2.02 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 9.47 | 1.86 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 8.65 | 1.84 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,500 | 8.55 | 1.90 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 8.00 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,600 | 7.75 | 2.15 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,800 | 7.48 | 1.97 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,500 | 8.55 | 1.90 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,600 | 6.80 | 1.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.73 | 1.95 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,200 | 9.02 | 2.15 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 8.72 | 1.78 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $5,000 | 8.62 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.28 | 2.21 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,200 | 9.02 | 2.15 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,000 | 8.40 | 2.10 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 8.11 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,500 | 11.30 | 2.05 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.47 | 1.94 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.46 | 1.87 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 9.28 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Jones | BAL | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
| Dwight Smith Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 8.04 | 2.23 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,800 | 8.37 | 2.20 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $4,000 | 8.52 | 2.13 |
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.