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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 | Yonny Chirinos |
| P Two | Rich Hill |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Starling Marte |
| OF Two | Adam Eaton |
| OF Three | J.D. Martinez |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,600 | 23.08 | 2.40 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 21.11 | 2.07 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $9,200 | 17.29 | 1.88 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,900 | 15.58 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,600 | 23.08 | 2.40 |
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $6,400 | 13.28 | 2.07 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 21.11 | 2.07 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $6,700 | 13.52 | 2.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,100 | 8.54 | 1.67 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 7.64 | 1.78 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $4,400 | 7.60 | 1.73 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 7.33 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,000 | 6.27 | 2.09 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,700 | 5.56 | 2.06 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $3,000 | 6.03 | 2.01 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,600 | 7.02 | 1.95 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.04 | 1.77 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 8.98 | 1.80 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,200 | 8.98 | 1.73 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,700 | 8.84 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,900 | 6.78 | 2.34 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 7.27 | 2.20 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,200 | 6.84 | 2.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,200 | 9.56 | 1.84 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 8.65 | 1.88 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,600 | 8.55 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,100 | 7.33 | 2.37 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 7.75 | 2.15 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,800 | 7.99 | 2.10 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 10.24 | 1.86 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,500 | 9.66 | 1.76 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.19 | 1.88 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,000 | 8.63 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 6.49 | 2.32 |
| Phil Gosselin | TOR | $3,000 | 6.26 | 2.09 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,300 | 8.22 | 1.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.19 | 1.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 10.25 | 1.83 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 9.42 | 2.14 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 9.11 | 2.12 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,600 | 9.05 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 9.42 | 2.14 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 7.71 | 2.14 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,600 | 7.72 | 2.14 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,900 | 8.27 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 10.50 | 1.81 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.39 | 1.92 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 9.87 | 1.80 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,800 | 8.32 | 2.19 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $3,400 | 6.87 | 2.02 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,200 | 6.43 | 2.01 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $4,300 | 8.65 | 2.01 |
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.