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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 | Corey Kluber |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Jorge Alfaro |
| 1B | Trey Mancini |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Yonathan Daza |
| OF Two | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Three | Domingo Santana |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 113.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,600 | 26.43 | 2.28 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,700 | 23.29 | 2.18 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $9,400 | 22.49 | 2.39 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,500 | 21.43 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $9,400 | 22.49 | 2.39 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,600 | 26.43 | 2.28 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,000 | 20.51 | 2.28 |
| Derek Holland | MIN | $6,800 | 15.23 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 7.75 | 1.80 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,600 | 7.40 | 2.06 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,200 | 7.39 | 1.76 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 7.34 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,200 | 6.79 | 2.12 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,100 | 6.52 | 2.10 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,600 | 7.40 | 2.06 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $3,000 | 6.15 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 9.90 | 1.90 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.32 | 1.83 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 8.84 | 1.96 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 8.71 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,600 | 7.74 | 2.15 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,900 | 8.12 | 2.08 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $4,200 | 8.61 | 2.05 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,600 | 7.39 | 2.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.42 | 2.05 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $4,200 | 8.85 | 2.11 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 8.67 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $4,200 | 8.85 | 2.11 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,000 | 8.19 | 2.05 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.42 | 2.05 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.97 | 1.95 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,400 | 9.51 | 2.16 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,900 | 8.01 | 2.05 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 7.81 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,400 | 9.51 | 2.16 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,400 | 7.29 | 2.14 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,900 | 8.01 | 2.05 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,400 | 6.88 | 2.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,100 | 11.18 | 2.19 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,600 | 9.80 | 2.13 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 8.94 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,100 | 11.18 | 2.19 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 8.94 | 2.13 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,600 | 9.80 | 2.13 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,500 | 8.82 | 1.96 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,300 | 10.75 | 2.03 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.59 | 1.89 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $5,400 | 10.50 | 1.94 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.29 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonathan Daza | TB | $2,900 | 7.76 | 2.68 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,400 | 8.02 | 2.36 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $4,100 | 9.31 | 2.27 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $3,300 | 7.16 | 2.17 |
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.