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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 Bauer |
| P Two | James Paxton |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Delino DeShields |
| OF Two | Brandon Nimmo |
| OF Three | Starling Marte |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 118.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,000 | 31.59 | 2.87 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,700 | 19.44 | 2.00 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,400 | 19.05 | 1.83 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,700 | 18.91 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,000 | 31.59 | 2.87 |
| Heath Fillmyer | SEA | $4,000 | 8.79 | 2.20 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,000 | 14.78 | 2.11 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,700 | 19.44 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 8.01 | 2.11 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 7.87 | 1.79 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,300 | 7.56 | 2.29 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,700 | 7.39 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.51 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,600 | 6.34 | 2.44 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,300 | 7.56 | 2.29 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,900 | 6.37 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,300 | 9.48 | 1.79 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 9.07 | 1.68 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $4,300 | 8.73 | 2.03 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 8.67 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,000 | 6.95 | 2.32 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.81 | 2.30 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,300 | 7.43 | 2.25 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,400 | 7.62 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 9.64 | 2.14 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 8.71 | 1.89 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 8.29 | 1.93 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,000 | 8.16 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Moroff | LAD | $3,000 | 6.70 | 2.23 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,800 | 6.18 | 2.21 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,000 | 6.54 | 2.18 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,700 | 8.03 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 9.38 | 1.84 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 8.40 | 2.10 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 7.94 | 2.09 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 7.94 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,300 | 7.58 | 2.30 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,800 | 5.91 | 2.11 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 8.40 | 2.10 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 7.94 | 2.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 9.74 | 2.07 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,000 | 9.14 | 1.83 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 8.69 | 2.07 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 8.56 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,800 | 8.00 | 2.10 |
| Gordon Beckham | TEX | $2,800 | 5.85 | 2.09 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 9.74 | 2.07 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 8.69 | 2.07 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,500 | 10.58 | 1.92 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,900 | 9.37 | 1.91 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,400 | 9.26 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $3,400 | 8.16 | 2.40 |
| Brandon Nimmo | CIN | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $3,800 | 8.98 | 2.36 |
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.