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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 | Zack Greinke |
| P Two | Trevor Bauer |
| C | Francisco Cervelli |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | José Peraza |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Mike Trout |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Starling Marte |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 111.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,900 | 24.47 | 2.24 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,200 | 20.24 | 1.98 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,100 | 20.19 | 2.00 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,900 | 18.63 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,900 | 24.47 | 2.24 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,100 | 15.12 | 2.13 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $8,700 | 17.43 | 2.00 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,100 | 20.19 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,000 | 8.53 | 1.71 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,700 | 7.77 | 1.65 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 7.71 | 1.88 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 7.20 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,300 | 6.82 | 2.07 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,700 | 5.21 | 1.93 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $3,500 | 6.72 | 1.92 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,300 | 6.32 | 1.91 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 9.31 | 1.61 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,400 | 8.98 | 1.66 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 8.85 | 1.81 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 8.84 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,900 | 7.46 | 2.57 |
| David Freese | LAD | $3,300 | 7.00 | 2.12 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,400 | 7.03 | 2.07 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.12 | 2.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 9.12 | 1.98 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,000 | 8.46 | 2.11 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,000 | 8.29 | 2.07 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,700 | 8.23 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,300 | 8.19 | 2.48 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,900 | 6.27 | 2.16 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $4,000 | 8.46 | 2.11 |
| Thairo Estrada | DET | $3,300 | 6.87 | 2.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,600 | 9.80 | 1.75 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 9.15 | 1.73 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,800 | 8.35 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 5.64 | 2.35 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,800 | 5.85 | 2.09 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,100 | 6.34 | 2.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 9.40 | 2.18 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 9.19 | 2.00 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 8.84 | 2.16 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 8.81 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 8.11 | 2.25 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 7.51 | 2.21 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 8.81 | 2.20 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 9.40 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.62 | 2.04 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 10.03 | 2.01 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,100 | 9.85 | 1.93 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,400 | 9.46 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,000 | 6.59 | 2.20 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,400 | 9.46 | 2.15 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,800 | 8.12 | 2.14 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $3,100 | 6.52 | 2.10 |
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.