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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 | Chris Sale |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Willy Adames |
| 3B | Christian Arroyo |
| OF One | J.D. Martinez |
| OF Two | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $48,700 |
| Expected Points | 104.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,800 | 22.16 | 2.05 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,200 | 21.11 | 2.29 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,700 | 20.17 | 2.32 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $9,700 | 18.80 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,700 | 20.17 | 2.32 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,200 | 21.11 | 2.29 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $7,000 | 15.50 | 2.21 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $6,500 | 13.49 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,300 | 8.47 | 1.60 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,400 | 7.72 | 1.76 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,500 | 7.37 | 2.11 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,000 | 7.35 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,600 | 6.26 | 2.41 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.28 |
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $2,400 | 5.45 | 2.27 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,500 | 7.37 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 9.78 | 1.69 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,700 | 9.25 | 1.62 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,700 | 9.08 | 1.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,500 | 9.08 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,500 | 6.47 | 2.59 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,900 | 7.16 | 2.47 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,100 | 7.39 | 2.38 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,800 | 6.64 | 2.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,500 | 9.29 | 1.69 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,700 | 8.81 | 1.88 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 8.33 | 1.81 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $4,600 | 8.22 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,400 | 6.20 | 2.58 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,900 | 6.72 | 2.32 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,800 | 11.15 | 1.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.60 | 1.85 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.17 | 1.83 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,900 | 8.64 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 8.18 | 2.05 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 6.23 | 2.01 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 7.45 | 2.01 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,400 | 6.78 | 1.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,900 | 11.17 | 1.89 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,800 | 9.56 | 1.65 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 9.43 | 2.14 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 9.21 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | NYY | $3,000 | 6.76 | 2.25 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 9.21 | 2.25 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 8.13 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.22 | 1.97 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.14 | 1.89 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 9.82 | 2.00 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $5,300 | 9.58 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,700 | 6.50 | 2.41 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,100 | 8.86 | 2.16 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $3,200 | 6.91 | 2.16 |
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.