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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 | David Price |
| P Two | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Jorge Alfaro |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Derek Dietrich |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,500 | 23.67 | 2.25 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,000 | 22.13 | 2.21 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,000 | 21.70 | 2.41 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,200 | 20.65 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $9,000 | 21.70 | 2.41 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,500 | 23.67 | 2.25 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,200 | 18.33 | 2.24 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,000 | 22.13 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,600 | 8.39 | 1.82 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 8.16 | 1.74 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,200 | 7.32 | 1.74 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,500 | 7.09 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,700 | 5.93 | 2.20 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,300 | 6.78 | 2.05 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,500 | 7.09 | 2.02 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,900 | 5.72 | 1.97 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,100 | 9.72 | 1.91 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 9.54 | 1.65 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 8.68 | 2.28 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,000 | 8.47 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 8.68 | 2.28 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,100 | 7.05 | 2.27 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,800 | 8.24 | 2.17 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,300 | 7.09 | 2.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,800 | 9.16 | 1.91 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 8.49 | 1.89 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $4,000 | 8.37 | 2.09 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 8.06 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,500 | 7.59 | 2.17 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,800 | 8.05 | 2.12 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,400 | 7.19 | 2.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 9.66 | 1.76 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.23 | 1.81 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,900 | 8.78 | 1.79 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $5,000 | 8.44 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $3,100 | 5.73 | 1.85 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $4,200 | 7.78 | 1.85 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 5.09 | 1.82 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,300 | 6.01 | 1.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 10.65 | 2.60 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 8.87 | 2.16 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 8.55 | 1.82 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 8.20 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 10.65 | 2.60 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 8.09 | 2.25 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 8.87 | 2.16 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 7.88 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.72 | 2.09 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $5,600 | 10.14 | 1.81 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 10.06 | 1.77 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,400 | 9.57 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,900 | 6.82 | 2.35 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $3,800 | 8.55 | 2.25 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $3,000 | 6.73 | 2.24 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,500 | 7.80 | 2.23 |
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.