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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 | Jameson Taillon |
| P Two | Aaron Nola |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | Mookie Betts |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 110.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $9,100 | 21.84 | 2.40 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,100 | 21.71 | 2.39 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,800 | 19.51 | 1.99 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,200 | 18.87 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $9,100 | 21.84 | 2.40 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,100 | 21.71 | 2.39 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,100 | 16.43 | 2.03 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $8,400 | 16.96 | 2.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 7.93 | 1.65 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 7.75 | 1.76 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,600 | 7.10 | 1.97 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,900 | 7.08 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Gale | SD | $2,600 | 5.65 | 2.17 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $3,100 | 6.61 | 2.13 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,200 | 6.50 | 2.03 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,900 | 5.83 | 2.01 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,600 | 9.38 | 1.67 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,400 | 8.78 | 1.99 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 8.71 | 1.89 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 8.54 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 8.48 | 2.23 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,000 | 6.56 | 2.19 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,900 | 6.28 | 2.17 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.20 | 2.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 8.88 | 1.93 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,600 | 8.68 | 1.89 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,300 | 7.48 | 2.27 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,000 | 7.44 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,300 | 7.48 | 2.27 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,200 | 7.14 | 2.23 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,100 | 6.48 | 2.09 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 8.88 | 1.93 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 9.48 | 1.72 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,200 | 8.36 | 1.99 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 8.34 | 1.85 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 8.21 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,300 | 7.48 | 2.27 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,200 | 8.36 | 1.99 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,000 | 5.59 | 1.86 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 8.34 | 1.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 9.22 | 2.19 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 8.43 | 1.83 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 8.15 | 2.09 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,300 | 8.02 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 9.22 | 2.19 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 8.15 | 2.09 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,600 | 7.38 | 2.05 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,400 | 6.86 | 2.02 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.79 | 1.89 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,700 | 10.43 | 2.22 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,100 | 9.22 | 1.81 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,500 | 9.13 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $3,100 | 7.16 | 2.31 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,300 | 7.41 | 2.25 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.25 |
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,400 | 5.39 | 2.24 |
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.