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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 | Domingo Germán |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | Richard Ureña |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Ian Desmond |
| OF Two | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Three | A.J. Pollock |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,400 | 28.20 | 2.71 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $9,000 | 17.97 | 2.00 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $10,000 | 17.31 | 1.73 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $8,300 | 16.33 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,400 | 28.20 | 2.71 |
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $7,100 | 14.47 | 2.04 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,900 | 15.95 | 2.02 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $9,000 | 17.97 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,400 | 7.95 | 1.81 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 7.85 | 1.83 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $4,200 | 7.55 | 1.80 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $4,500 | 7.28 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,500 | 5.49 | 2.20 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,900 | 6.33 | 2.18 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,100 | 6.62 | 2.13 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,300 | 6.64 | 2.01 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 9.11 | 1.72 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,500 | 8.90 | 1.98 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,700 | 8.63 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,200 | 7.15 | 2.23 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,700 | 8.13 | 2.20 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,700 | 5.90 | 2.19 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $4,700 | 9.04 | 1.92 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 8.98 | 1.80 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,900 | 8.90 | 1.82 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,100 | 8.86 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ureña | KC | $2,900 | 7.12 | 2.46 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,100 | 7.09 | 2.29 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,100 | 6.90 | 2.23 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,100 | 8.86 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 10.25 | 1.97 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.52 | 1.94 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 8.64 | 1.80 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $5,100 | 8.56 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,900 | 6.00 | 2.07 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 10.25 | 1.97 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.52 | 1.94 |
| Phil Gosselin | TOR | $3,000 | 5.79 | 1.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 9.99 | 1.96 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,800 | 9.47 | 1.97 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $5,000 | 8.97 | 1.79 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 8.88 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 8.31 | 2.31 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 8.82 | 2.20 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 8.88 | 2.11 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 10.85 | 1.97 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.66 | 1.84 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $9,600 | 10.04 | 1.05 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $4,800 | 9.36 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,500 | 7.88 | 2.25 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,100 | 6.77 | 2.18 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $3,400 | 7.25 | 2.13 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,600 | 7.68 | 2.13 |
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.