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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 | Trevor Williams |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Jorge Alfaro |
| 1B | Ji-Man Choi |
| 2B | Ketel Marte |
| SS | Paul DeJong |
| 3B | Yoán Moncada |
| OF One | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Two | Ender Inciarte |
| OF Three | Domingo Santana |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 24.07 | 2.27 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $8,800 | 18.44 | 2.10 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $8,000 | 18.21 | 2.28 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,800 | 17.88 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $8,000 | 18.21 | 2.28 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 24.07 | 2.27 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $6,700 | 14.75 | 2.20 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $8,800 | 18.44 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,200 | 7.72 | 1.84 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 7.69 | 1.64 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,400 | 7.08 | 2.08 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,900 | 7.03 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,400 | 7.08 | 2.08 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,500 | 7.02 | 2.00 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,500 | 6.76 | 1.93 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $3,500 | 6.50 | 1.86 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 10.18 | 1.76 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 9.15 | 1.91 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 9.06 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,700 | 7.70 | 2.08 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $3,300 | 6.84 | 2.07 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,600 | 7.36 | 2.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 9.45 | 2.01 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.03 | 1.88 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,200 | 8.82 | 2.10 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,900 | 8.20 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,900 | 8.17 | 2.10 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,900 | 8.20 | 2.10 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,200 | 8.82 | 2.10 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,600 | 7.26 | 2.02 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 9.56 | 1.91 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 9.04 | 1.92 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 8.99 | 2.14 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,300 | 8.86 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,700 | 8.24 | 2.23 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 8.99 | 2.14 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,100 | 8.50 | 2.07 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,300 | 8.86 | 2.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,400 | 9.77 | 2.22 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,900 | 9.13 | 1.86 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 9.12 | 1.75 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,600 | 8.98 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,400 | 9.77 | 2.22 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,800 | 7.77 | 2.04 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,600 | 8.98 | 1.95 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,700 | 8.90 | 1.89 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,400 | 10.89 | 2.02 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 10.82 | 1.97 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,700 | 10.57 | 1.85 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 10.28 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,100 | 9.42 | 2.30 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $4,100 | 9.05 | 2.21 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $3,700 | 7.98 | 2.16 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,400 | 9.52 | 2.16 |
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.