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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 | Charlie Morton |
| C/1B | Rhys Hoskins |
| 2B | Gleyber Torres |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Jake Cave |
| OF Two | Jordan Luplow |
| OF Three | Odúbel Herrera |
| Util | Gary Sánchez |
| Salary | $32,800 |
| Expected Points | 127.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,000 | 50.39 | 4.20 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,200 | 41.66 | 3.72 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,200 | 41.40 | 4.06 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,800 | 41.24 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,800 | 41.24 | 4.69 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,000 | 50.39 | 4.20 |
| Kyle Gibson | OAK | $8,000 | 32.84 | 4.11 |
| Derek Holland | MIN | $6,500 | 26.60 | 4.09 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 12.35 | 3.25 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 12.00 | 2.67 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,400 | 11.87 | 2.70 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 11.78 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,000 | 8.28 | 4.14 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 8.25 | 4.13 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,100 | 8.42 | 4.01 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 11.70 | 2.85 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 11.53 | 3.97 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,000 | 11.04 | 3.68 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,600 | 10.77 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 8.58 | 4.29 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.25 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 8.08 | 4.04 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 11.53 | 3.97 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 11.42 | 2.54 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,800 | 11.33 | 2.98 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,200 | 10.56 | 3.30 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 10.49 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,000 | 8.22 | 4.11 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | KC | $2,200 | 8.61 | 3.91 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,200 | 8.33 | 3.78 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,000 | 7.20 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 12.59 | 2.86 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,400 | 11.83 | 3.48 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 11.45 | 2.66 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,400 | 11.37 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,200 | 9.52 | 4.33 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,100 | 7.95 | 3.79 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,000 | 7.33 | 3.67 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,100 | 7.55 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,200 | 15.27 | 2.94 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 13.97 | 3.04 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,700 | 13.95 | 2.97 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 13.50 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,000 | 9.33 | 4.67 |
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Odúbel Herrera | HOU | $2,200 | 9.82 | 4.46 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,000 | 8.86 | 4.43 |
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.