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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 | Carlos Rodón |
| P Two | Blake Snell |
| C | Francisco Cervelli |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Domingo Santana |
| OF Two | Jay Bruce |
| OF Three | Adam Eaton |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 111.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,400 | 22.69 | 2.18 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,300 | 18.09 | 1.94 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $9,600 | 17.83 | 1.86 |
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $6,200 | 17.00 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $6,200 | 17.00 | 2.74 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,400 | 22.69 | 2.18 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $7,600 | 16.43 | 2.16 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,300 | 18.09 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 7.99 | 1.78 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,300 | 7.42 | 1.73 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $4,000 | 7.32 | 1.83 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 7.30 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,500 | 7.28 | 2.08 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,300 | 6.72 | 2.04 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,600 | 7.13 | 1.98 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,600 | 6.92 | 1.92 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 9.12 | 1.82 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 8.96 | 1.83 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,700 | 8.90 | 1.89 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 8.62 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $3,600 | 7.23 | 2.01 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,000 | 7.81 | 1.95 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,200 | 8.12 | 1.93 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 8.05 | 1.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 9.11 | 2.02 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,200 | 8.99 | 1.73 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 8.63 | 1.92 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 8.36 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,500 | 7.27 | 2.08 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 9.11 | 2.02 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 8.63 | 1.92 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,600 | 6.84 | 1.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,300 | 9.49 | 1.79 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 9.01 | 1.67 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 8.35 | 1.99 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,100 | 7.91 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 8.35 | 1.99 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,100 | 7.91 | 1.93 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,700 | 6.99 | 1.89 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,800 | 7.15 | 1.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $5,000 | 9.44 | 1.89 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.15 | 1.69 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,200 | 9.07 | 2.16 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,800 | 8.45 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,200 | 9.07 | 2.16 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 8.26 | 1.97 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 7.97 | 1.90 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $5,000 | 9.44 | 1.89 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,300 | 10.17 | 1.92 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.09 | 1.77 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 9.38 | 1.80 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 9.23 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $4,300 | 9.19 | 2.14 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $4,000 | 8.31 | 2.08 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,600 | 7.46 | 2.07 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $4,200 | 8.59 | 2.04 |
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.