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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 | James Paxton |
| P Two | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Eric Sogard |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Melky Cabrera |
| OF Two | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,600 | 24.06 | 2.51 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,400 | 23.48 | 2.26 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,000 | 21.46 | 2.15 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $8,200 | 20.07 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,600 | 24.06 | 2.51 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $8,200 | 20.07 | 2.45 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,400 | 23.48 | 2.26 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $7,700 | 16.70 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 8.38 | 1.86 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $4,600 | 7.63 | 1.66 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,500 | 7.63 | 1.69 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,700 | 7.49 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,800 | 5.90 | 2.11 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,300 | 6.61 | 2.00 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,100 | 6.20 | 2.00 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,500 | 6.90 | 1.97 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,900 | 9.41 | 1.92 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 9.22 | 1.62 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,300 | 8.69 | 1.64 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,500 | 8.62 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,200 | 7.31 | 2.28 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,100 | 6.81 | 2.20 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 8.22 | 2.16 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,800 | 7.90 | 2.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 9.45 | 1.93 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,800 | 8.86 | 1.85 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 8.19 | 1.78 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,500 | 8.09 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,300 | 7.26 | 2.20 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,900 | 6.10 | 2.10 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 7.58 | 2.10 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,300 | 6.73 | 2.04 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 9.67 | 1.76 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,900 | 9.38 | 1.91 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $5,100 | 8.69 | 1.70 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 8.57 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 5.39 | 2.00 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 7.63 | 1.91 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,900 | 9.38 | 1.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 8.57 | 1.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 9.59 | 2.00 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 9.48 | 2.20 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 8.93 | 2.18 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,000 | 8.51 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 9.48 | 2.20 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 7.21 | 2.19 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 8.93 | 2.18 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 8.00 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.98 | 1.96 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,000 | 9.88 | 1.98 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,700 | 9.51 | 2.02 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $5,400 | 9.22 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $3,200 | 7.21 | 2.25 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 6.66 | 2.15 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,500 | 7.37 | 2.10 |
| Kevin Pillar | KC | $3,500 | 7.28 | 2.08 |
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.