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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 | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| C/1B | Stephen Vogt |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Pablo Sandoval |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Mallex Smith |
| OF Three | Tim Locastro |
| Util | Rhys Hoskins |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $11,000 | 39.64 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 38.70 | 3.79 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,700 | 36.47 | 3.76 |
| Mike Minor | TOR | $9,200 | 31.17 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 38.70 | 3.79 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,700 | 36.47 | 3.76 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $6,000 | 22.45 | 3.74 |
| Felix Peña | MIL | $6,800 | 25.20 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 12.66 | 2.88 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,500 | 11.92 | 2.65 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,700 | 11.72 | 3.17 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $3,600 | 11.68 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,200 | 9.50 | 4.32 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,300 | 9.43 | 4.10 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,100 | 8.58 | 4.09 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 10.96 | 3.42 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,600 | 10.77 | 4.14 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,100 | 10.25 | 3.31 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,600 | 10.77 | 4.14 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,100 | 8.30 | 3.95 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,200 | 8.06 | 3.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 13.89 | 3.09 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,700 | 12.57 | 3.40 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,700 | 11.62 | 3.14 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 10.74 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 8.27 | 3.59 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,700 | 12.57 | 3.40 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 7.10 | 3.23 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 7.68 | 3.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.94 | 3.11 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,700 | 13.73 | 2.92 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,300 | 10.65 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,300 | 10.65 | 4.63 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,400 | 8.69 | 3.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 14.81 | 3.15 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.27 | 3.04 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,300 | 13.98 | 3.25 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,300 | 13.44 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,300 | 10.39 | 4.52 |
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,500 | 10.67 | 4.27 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,600 | 10.54 | 4.05 |
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.