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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 | Patrick Corbin |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Austin Hedges |
| 1B | Yonder Alonso |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Two | Aaron Hicks |
| OF Three | Gerardo Parra |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,800 | 24.43 | 2.26 |
| David Price | BOS | $10,600 | 21.04 | 1.98 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,900 | 17.83 | 2.00 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,000 | 17.27 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,800 | 24.43 | 2.26 |
| Taylor Cole | KC | $4,300 | 9.28 | 2.16 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,000 | 17.27 | 2.16 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,900 | 17.83 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,200 | 9.01 | 1.73 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,700 | 7.49 | 2.02 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,600 | 7.43 | 1.62 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,500 | 6.74 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.47 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,700 | 6.02 | 2.23 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,700 | 7.49 | 2.02 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,500 | 6.74 | 1.92 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,200 | 9.26 | 1.78 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 8.88 | 1.93 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 8.44 | 1.66 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,000 | 8.35 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,100 | 7.80 | 2.52 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,400 | 7.52 | 2.21 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 7.79 | 2.11 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,500 | 7.21 | 2.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leury García | MIN | $4,000 | 8.35 | 2.09 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,300 | 8.14 | 1.89 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,200 | 8.11 | 1.93 |
| Dee Gordon | TEX | $4,000 | 8.02 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.86 | 2.54 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,200 | 7.16 | 2.24 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $2,900 | 6.43 | 2.22 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $3,400 | 7.38 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.03 | 1.96 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $10,200 | 8.95 | 0.88 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,200 | 8.60 | 1.65 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $8,400 | 8.48 | 1.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 5.77 | 2.06 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,500 | 7.10 | 2.03 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,500 | 6.99 | 2.00 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.03 | 1.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,600 | 9.84 | 1.76 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,400 | 9.01 | 1.67 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,100 | 8.97 | 1.76 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,400 | 8.96 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 8.85 | 2.16 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,400 | 8.96 | 2.04 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,200 | 6.43 | 2.01 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $3,500 | 6.91 | 1.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.72 | 1.91 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $9,800 | 10.38 | 1.06 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,700 | 9.85 | 1.73 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $8,000 | 9.07 | 1.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
| Charlie Tilson | MIN | $3,000 | 6.96 | 2.32 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,000 | 8.76 | 2.19 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $3,400 | 7.36 | 2.17 |
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.