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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 Williams |
| P Two | Brad Keller |
| C | J.T. Realmuto |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Two | Starling Marte |
| OF Three | Kole Calhoun |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 109.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,300 | 20.76 | 2.23 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $8,400 | 20.30 | 2.42 |
| Brad Keller | NYY | $8,500 | 19.75 | 2.32 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,400 | 18.84 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $8,400 | 20.30 | 2.42 |
| Brad Keller | NYY | $8,500 | 19.75 | 2.32 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,300 | 20.76 | 2.23 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,600 | 16.79 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,600 | 8.07 | 1.75 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 7.58 | 1.85 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,700 | 7.10 | 1.51 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,500 | 6.83 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | KC | $3,100 | 6.20 | 2.00 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,300 | 6.55 | 1.98 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,500 | 6.83 | 1.95 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,300 | 6.38 | 1.93 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 11.75 | 2.14 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 9.28 | 1.78 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 8.96 | 1.87 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,700 | 8.82 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,400 | 7.78 | 2.29 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,500 | 7.72 | 2.21 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,700 | 8.06 | 2.18 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,700 | 7.93 | 2.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 8.85 | 1.81 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,400 | 8.63 | 1.96 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,100 | 8.49 | 2.07 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,600 | 8.38 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,200 | 6.98 | 2.18 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,200 | 6.92 | 2.16 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,600 | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,300 | 6.87 | 2.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 9.81 | 1.92 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,500 | 8.64 | 1.92 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,200 | 8.18 | 1.95 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,000 | 8.16 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,600 | 7.54 | 2.10 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,300 | 6.48 | 1.96 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,200 | 8.18 | 1.95 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,500 | 8.64 | 1.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 10.44 | 2.22 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,200 | 9.76 | 1.88 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 9.13 | 2.08 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 8.80 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 10.44 | 2.22 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,100 | 8.80 | 2.15 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 9.13 | 2.08 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,700 | 7.71 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.12 | 1.99 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,400 | 11.12 | 2.06 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $5,100 | 10.63 | 2.08 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 9.98 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,900 | 8.62 | 2.21 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,300 | 9.27 | 2.16 |
| Matt Kemp | STL | $3,300 | 7.08 | 2.15 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,700 | 7.85 | 2.12 |
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.