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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 FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Jameson Taillon |
| C/1B | Tyler Austin |
| 2B | Adam Frazier |
| SS | Charlie Culberson |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Michael A. Taylor |
| OF Two | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Three | Starling Marte |
| Util | Gary Sánchez |
| Salary | $29,800 |
| Expected Points | 119.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,600 | 39.18 | 3.38 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,100 | 38.12 | 3.77 |
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $9,400 | 37.56 | 4.00 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,000 | 37.49 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $7,300 | 34.72 | 4.76 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,400 | 35.79 | 4.26 |
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $9,400 | 37.56 | 4.00 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,100 | 35.42 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 12.40 | 3.02 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,400 | 12.07 | 2.74 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,800 | 12.06 | 3.17 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,500 | 11.92 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $2,200 | 9.91 | 4.51 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.40 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $2,300 | 10.01 | 4.35 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,500 | 10.56 | 4.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.12 | 2.88 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,100 | 11.06 | 3.57 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,300 | 11.01 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 8.66 | 3.77 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,100 | 7.86 | 3.74 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,100 | 11.06 | 3.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 13.20 | 2.87 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 12.43 | 2.70 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,500 | 11.58 | 2.57 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 11.52 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,200 | 8.63 | 3.92 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,000 | 7.35 | 3.67 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,100 | 7.56 | 3.60 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,300 | 8.27 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 12.65 | 3.16 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 11.82 | 2.88 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,500 | 11.71 | 3.35 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 11.55 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,500 | 10.04 | 4.01 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,700 | 9.99 | 3.70 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,800 | 9.63 | 3.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 15.18 | 3.04 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 14.95 | 3.48 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,400 | 12.98 | 2.95 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | CHC | $2,000 | 8.47 | 4.24 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,200 | 9.29 | 4.22 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,100 | 8.59 | 4.09 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.03 |
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.