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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 FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Yonny Chirinos |
| C/1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Joey Wendle |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Gregory Polanco |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | José Martínez |
| Util | Ryan Zimmerman |
| Salary | $30,700 |
| Expected Points | 117.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,200 | 32.85 | 3.57 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $9,000 | 30.82 | 3.42 |
| Brad Keller | NYY | $8,500 | 29.89 | 3.52 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,800 | 29.54 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Matz | CIN | $7,100 | 29.01 | 4.09 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,800 | 29.54 | 3.79 |
| David Hess | BAL | $5,700 | 20.81 | 3.65 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,000 | 29.02 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 12.35 | 3.63 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,700 | 11.74 | 3.17 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $2,800 | 11.05 | 3.95 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,000 | 10.94 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,400 | 10.41 | 4.34 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,000 | 8.28 | 4.14 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,100 | 8.65 | 4.12 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $2,800 | 11.05 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 11.94 | 2.65 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 11.35 | 3.55 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $4,000 | 11.17 | 2.79 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 11.04 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,500 | 9.04 | 3.62 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 11.35 | 3.55 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,400 | 8.38 | 3.49 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $2,900 | 9.82 | 3.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 13.08 | 2.97 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 10.56 | 3.20 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,300 | 10.53 | 2.45 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,900 | 10.45 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $2,000 | 7.63 | 3.82 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,000 | 7.09 | 3.55 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 10.56 | 3.20 |
| Phil Gosselin | TOR | $2,800 | 8.70 | 3.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 12.83 | 2.79 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 11.96 | 3.07 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,300 | 11.40 | 2.65 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,200 | 11.04 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,400 | 10.08 | 4.20 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,100 | 7.82 | 3.72 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,600 | 9.43 | 3.63 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,200 | 14.49 | 2.79 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.46 | 3.01 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,000 | 13.10 | 3.27 |
| David Dahl | TB | $4,000 | 12.63 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.15 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,500 | 9.83 | 3.93 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,500 | 9.44 | 3.78 |
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.