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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 | Clay Buchholz |
| P Two | Patrick Corbin |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Roman Quinn |
| OF Two | Brett Gardner |
| OF Three | Aaron Judge |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 110 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $8,200 | 18.74 | 2.29 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $8,600 | 18.32 | 2.13 |
| Clay Buchholz | HOU | $6,000 | 15.29 | 2.55 |
| Tyson Ross | TOR | $7,000 | 13.77 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Buchholz | HOU | $6,000 | 15.29 | 2.55 |
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $8,200 | 18.74 | 2.29 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $8,600 | 18.32 | 2.13 |
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $6,200 | 13.18 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $5,000 | 8.53 | 1.71 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,800 | 8.15 | 1.70 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,600 | 7.19 | 2.00 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,300 | 7.03 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,300 | 7.03 | 2.13 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,600 | 7.19 | 2.00 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,300 | 6.50 | 1.97 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,600 | 6.77 | 1.88 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 10.07 | 1.83 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,700 | 9.57 | 1.68 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,600 | 9.33 | 2.03 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 8.92 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,400 | 7.91 | 2.33 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,700 | 8.31 | 2.25 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,800 | 8.47 | 2.23 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,800 | 7.94 | 2.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,500 | 8.96 | 1.99 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 8.73 | 1.78 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,800 | 8.33 | 1.74 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 8.28 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 6.30 | 2.10 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,200 | 6.70 | 2.09 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,500 | 8.96 | 1.99 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 7.08 | 1.97 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 9.65 | 1.82 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,900 | 8.49 | 1.73 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,500 | 8.34 | 1.85 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,700 | 8.20 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,600 | 7.36 | 2.04 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,500 | 8.34 | 1.85 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,900 | 7.09 | 1.82 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 9.65 | 1.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.16 | 1.88 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,500 | 9.82 | 1.79 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,800 | 9.39 | 1.96 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.14 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,100 | 6.67 | 2.15 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,400 | 7.17 | 2.11 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,300 | 6.92 | 2.10 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.14 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.88 | 1.91 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 10.68 | 2.01 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,600 | 10.41 | 1.86 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $5,200 | 9.95 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Quinn | HOU | $3,300 | 7.96 | 2.41 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,600 | 8.10 | 2.25 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $4,300 | 9.05 | 2.10 |
| David Dahl | TB | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.03 |
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.