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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 Carrasco |
| P Two | J.A. Happ |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Richard Ureña |
| SS | Freddy Galvis |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Ender Inciarte |
| OF Two | Leonys Martin |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,000 | 22.78 | 2.07 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,200 | 19.90 | 2.16 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $11,000 | 19.78 | 1.80 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $9,000 | 16.02 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. Happ | KC | $9,200 | 19.90 | 2.16 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,000 | 22.78 | 2.07 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $5,500 | 11.30 | 2.05 |
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $7,600 | 15.00 | 1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 8.05 | 1.96 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 7.92 | 1.80 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $8,000 | 7.48 | 0.94 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,600 | 7.29 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,500 | 5.08 | 2.03 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,500 | 7.12 | 2.03 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,600 | 7.26 | 2.02 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,600 | 7.29 | 2.02 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 9.33 | 2.03 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 9.20 | 1.67 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,600 | 9.05 | 1.97 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,000 | 8.90 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,500 | 8.86 | 2.53 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,300 | 7.76 | 2.35 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,900 | 8.67 | 2.22 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,600 | 7.85 | 2.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 9.24 | 1.97 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 8.66 | 1.93 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 8.56 | 1.99 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,300 | 8.20 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ureña | KC | $3,000 | 6.77 | 2.26 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,700 | 8.14 | 2.20 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $3,600 | 7.36 | 2.05 |
| José Rondón | SD | $3,600 | 7.30 | 2.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $9,800 | 10.05 | 1.03 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 9.04 | 2.05 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,200 | 8.57 | 2.04 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,600 | 8.41 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,600 | 8.41 | 2.34 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 9.04 | 2.05 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 8.21 | 2.05 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,200 | 8.57 | 2.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 9.69 | 2.15 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $8,800 | 9.39 | 1.07 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,800 | 9.38 | 1.95 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 9.22 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 8.57 | 2.20 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,200 | 6.96 | 2.18 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 9.69 | 2.15 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,900 | 8.06 | 2.07 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,200 | 10.51 | 2.02 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.14 | 1.88 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,900 | 9.76 | 1.99 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,100 | 9.44 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $3,700 | 8.67 | 2.34 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,400 | 7.50 | 2.21 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,100 | 8.96 | 2.18 |
| Leonys Martin | CHW | $3,600 | 7.82 | 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.