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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 | Zack Greinke |
| P Two | Jason Vargas |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Travis Shaw |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Brandon Nimmo |
| OF Two | Christian Yelich |
| OF Three | Brett Gardner |
| Salary | $48,500 |
| Expected Points | 105.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $10,400 | 24.35 | 2.34 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,800 | 24.08 | 2.04 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,500 | 23.99 | 2.09 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,500 | 22.75 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $5,600 | 14.34 | 2.56 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $5,900 | 14.73 | 2.50 |
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $7,900 | 19.04 | 2.41 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $10,400 | 24.35 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 7.44 | 1.65 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,800 | 7.12 | 1.87 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,300 | 6.95 | 2.11 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $3,800 | 6.59 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,300 | 6.95 | 2.11 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,300 | 6.47 | 1.96 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $3,200 | 6.09 | 1.90 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,800 | 7.12 | 1.87 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 9.11 | 2.02 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 9.07 | 2.02 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,800 | 8.29 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,800 | 8.04 | 2.12 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $3,400 | 7.11 | 2.09 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,500 | 7.27 | 2.08 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,300 | 6.73 | 2.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 9.18 | 1.76 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 8.73 | 1.94 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,600 | 8.59 | 1.87 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,100 | 8.36 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,900 | 8.14 | 2.09 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,900 | 8.06 | 2.07 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,600 | 7.41 | 2.06 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,100 | 8.36 | 2.04 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 8.87 | 1.81 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 8.71 | 2.07 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,300 | 8.35 | 1.94 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,000 | 7.95 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,500 | 7.30 | 2.09 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 8.71 | 2.07 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 7.38 | 1.99 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,000 | 7.95 | 1.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.06 | 1.81 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,100 | 8.44 | 2.06 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 8.33 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,700 | 7.74 | 2.09 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,500 | 7.27 | 2.08 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,100 | 8.44 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,500 | 11.57 | 2.10 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.60 | 1.89 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.43 | 1.90 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 9.84 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $3,900 | 8.51 | 2.18 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $3,300 | 7.17 | 2.17 |
| Dwight Smith Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 7.82 | 2.17 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $4,000 | 8.45 | 2.11 |
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.