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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 | Robbie Ray |
| P Two | José Berríos |
| C | Omar Narváez |
| 1B | Marwin González |
| 2B | Ehire Adrianza |
| SS | J.P. Crawford |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Mitch Haniger |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $48,600 |
| Expected Points | 100.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,400 | 19.83 | 2.11 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,200 | 16.66 | 1.81 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,500 | 16.42 | 1.93 |
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $7,000 | 14.73 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Cessa | DET | $3,000 | 6.68 | 2.23 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,400 | 19.83 | 2.11 |
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $7,000 | 14.73 | 2.10 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $7,300 | 14.46 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $10,200 | 9.39 | 0.92 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,300 | 7.83 | 1.82 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $4,700 | 7.76 | 1.65 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 7.40 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,800 | 6.34 | 2.26 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,300 | 6.77 | 2.05 |
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $2,800 | 5.20 | 1.86 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $3,300 | 6.11 | 1.85 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $4,300 | 8.71 | 2.02 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $0 | 8.71 | 0.00 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,400 | 8.44 | 1.56 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,500 | 8.40 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 7.49 | 2.27 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,100 | 6.79 | 2.19 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,500 | 7.61 | 2.17 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,300 | 7.04 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $0 | 8.95 | 0.00 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $7,800 | 7.92 | 1.01 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,600 | 7.71 | 2.14 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,600 | 7.64 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,800 | 6.50 | 2.32 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,600 | 7.71 | 2.14 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,700 | 7.51 | 2.03 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,200 | 6.31 | 1.97 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.08 | 1.93 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $5,200 | 8.06 | 1.55 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,300 | 8.04 | 2.44 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 7.91 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,300 | 8.04 | 2.44 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 7.73 | 1.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.08 | 1.93 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $4,100 | 7.29 | 1.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 9.29 | 2.02 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,000 | 8.83 | 1.77 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 8.83 | 2.05 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,400 | 8.34 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,600 | 6.95 | 2.67 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,100 | 6.59 | 2.13 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 8.83 | 2.05 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 9.29 | 2.02 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 10.57 | 1.92 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 10.43 | 1.83 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,600 | 9.84 | 1.76 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $5,100 | 9.25 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,600 | 7.77 | 2.16 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,800 | 8.03 | 2.11 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,000 | 8.34 | 2.08 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,700 | 7.54 | 2.04 |
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.