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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 | Yonny Chirinos |
| P Two | Wade LeBlanc |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Yandy Díaz |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Shin-soo Choo |
| OF Two | Mallex Smith |
| OF Three | Mike Trout |
| Salary | $47,400 |
| Expected Points | 107.37 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,900 | 25.58 | 2.15 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,900 | 22.41 | 2.26 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $9,400 | 18.46 | 1.96 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,800 | 18.35 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade LeBlanc | LAD | $6,300 | 15.30 | 2.43 |
| Tyson Ross | TOR | $5,500 | 12.89 | 2.34 |
| David Hess | BAL | $4,800 | 11.00 | 2.29 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,900 | 22.41 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,200 | 8.31 | 1.60 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,700 | 7.97 | 2.15 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 7.66 | 1.74 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,600 | 7.58 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,700 | 7.97 | 2.15 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,400 | 7.29 | 2.14 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $3,000 | 6.33 | 2.11 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,600 | 7.58 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $10,600 | 9.48 | 0.89 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,800 | 9.23 | 1.92 |
| David Freese | LAD | $7,200 | 8.94 | 1.24 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 8.83 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.39 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,600 | 7.57 | 2.10 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,000 | 8.40 | 2.10 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 8.62 | 2.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,200 | 9.10 | 2.17 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,400 | 9.06 | 2.06 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 8.83 | 1.92 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $8,000 | 8.80 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,200 | 9.10 | 2.17 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,800 | 8.15 | 2.15 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,900 | 8.35 | 2.14 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $3,600 | 7.67 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $9,600 | 10.27 | 1.07 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 9.06 | 1.78 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 9.00 | 1.87 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $9,200 | 8.90 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 7.98 | 2.05 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,100 | 8.28 | 2.02 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,800 | 7.53 | 1.98 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,800 | 7.46 | 1.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $10,200 | 10.31 | 1.01 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,300 | 9.81 | 1.85 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $8,800 | 9.60 | 1.09 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.32 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.32 | 2.12 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.05 | 2.07 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 8.40 | 2.05 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,900 | 7.66 | 1.96 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.83 | 2.08 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,400 | 10.24 | 1.90 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $10,000 | 10.17 | 1.02 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 9.92 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,900 | 8.95 | 2.29 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $3,500 | 7.92 | 2.26 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $3,300 | 7.35 | 2.23 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $4,100 | 8.62 | 2.10 |
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.