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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Kyle Hendricks |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Steve Pearce |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Zack Cozart |
| OF One | Mike Trout |
| OF Two | Starling Marte |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 107.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $10,800 | 22.08 | 2.04 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 21.99 | 1.96 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,200 | 19.41 | 1.90 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,900 | 19.14 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $10,800 | 22.08 | 2.04 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 21.99 | 1.96 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,900 | 19.14 | 1.93 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,200 | 19.41 | 1.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 8.08 | 1.80 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,900 | 7.79 | 1.59 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,300 | 7.52 | 1.75 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 7.31 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,900 | 7.03 | 2.42 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,700 | 6.26 | 2.32 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,600 | 5.72 | 2.20 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,800 | 6.07 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,900 | 9.99 | 1.69 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,400 | 9.77 | 1.04 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $5,400 | 9.54 | 1.77 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,700 | 8.74 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,000 | 7.19 | 2.40 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,100 | 7.38 | 2.38 |
| Garrett Cooper | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.14 | 2.23 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,000 | 6.59 | 2.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,800 | 9.60 | 2.00 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,800 | 8.34 | 1.74 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,800 | 8.12 | 2.14 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,300 | 7.48 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,400 | 6.00 | 2.50 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.53 | 2.42 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,600 | 6.30 | 2.42 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,300 | 7.48 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,600 | 11.19 | 2.00 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.41 | 1.92 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,900 | 9.37 | 1.91 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $9,800 | 9.20 | 0.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,000 | 6.46 | 2.15 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,900 | 8.21 | 2.10 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 8.19 | 2.05 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,600 | 11.19 | 2.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 11.11 | 1.98 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,500 | 9.17 | 1.67 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,300 | 8.94 | 2.08 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $10,400 | 8.79 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,300 | 6.08 | 2.64 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.11 | 2.25 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,100 | 6.77 | 2.18 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,500 | 7.40 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.77 | 2.03 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,600 | 11.30 | 2.02 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 9.99 | 1.92 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,600 | 9.13 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $3,600 | 8.11 | 2.25 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,600 | 8.10 | 2.25 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,700 | 8.13 | 2.20 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,000 | 8.72 | 2.18 |
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.