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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 | Kyle Gibson |
| P Two | Charlie Morton |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Jorge Polanco |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Adam Jones |
| OF Two | Dwight Smith Jr. |
| OF Three | Christian Yelich |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 109.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,700 | 29.11 | 2.29 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,400 | 23.21 | 2.04 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,900 | 22.91 | 2.10 |
| German Márquez | TB | $9,900 | 22.76 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | OAK | $6,300 | 16.58 | 2.63 |
| Nate Karns | NYY | $4,000 | 10.05 | 2.51 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,800 | 22.10 | 2.51 |
| Derek Holland | MIN | $5,700 | 14.11 | 2.48 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 9.19 | 1.87 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 8.04 | 1.67 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 6.92 | 1.87 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,100 | 6.79 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $3,200 | 6.35 | 1.98 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,200 | 6.19 | 1.94 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,500 | 6.72 | 1.92 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,800 | 5.32 | 1.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,400 | 8.96 | 2.04 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 8.95 | 1.83 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 8.90 | 1.82 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,600 | 8.71 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 8.52 | 2.18 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,500 | 7.49 | 2.14 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 8.44 | 2.11 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,900 | 8.19 | 2.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 9.00 | 1.73 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,600 | 8.68 | 1.89 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 8.35 | 1.70 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,200 | 8.29 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,900 | 8.01 | 2.05 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,900 | 7.70 | 1.98 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,200 | 8.29 | 1.97 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,200 | 8.22 | 1.96 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,300 | 8.77 | 1.66 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 8.06 | 1.79 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 7.96 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 7.96 | 1.89 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,900 | 7.26 | 1.86 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 6.89 | 1.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 9.44 | 1.75 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,400 | 8.61 | 1.96 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,500 | 8.51 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,000 | 8.32 | 2.08 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,000 | 8.24 | 2.06 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,500 | 6.97 | 1.99 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,400 | 8.61 | 1.96 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,500 | 11.55 | 2.10 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.66 | 1.94 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 10.40 | 1.93 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,000 | 10.09 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Jones | BAL | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
| Dwight Smith Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 7.89 | 2.19 |
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $3,800 | 8.07 | 2.12 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $3,400 | 7.17 | 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.