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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Rich Hill |
| C | Tyler Flowers |
| 1B | Jake Bauers |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Willy Adames |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Mallex Smith |
| OF Two | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Three | J.D. Martinez |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 112.81 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,700 | 24.61 | 2.10 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,600 | 21.78 | 1.88 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,600 | 21.15 | 2.20 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,900 | 17.75 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,500 | 14.34 | 2.21 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,600 | 21.15 | 2.20 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,700 | 24.61 | 2.10 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,700 | 17.48 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,400 | 8.72 | 1.61 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $4,600 | 8.06 | 1.75 |
| Carson Kelly | WSH | $4,200 | 7.26 | 1.73 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $4,000 | 7.24 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,600 | 6.13 | 2.36 |
| Jacob Stallings | LAD | $2,800 | 6.50 | 2.32 |
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $2,500 | 5.77 | 2.31 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,700 | 5.87 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 10.06 | 1.73 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 9.29 | 1.75 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,600 | 9.22 | 2.00 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,400 | 9.10 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,200 | 7.91 | 2.47 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,500 | 7.86 | 2.25 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,200 | 7.18 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,300 | 9.79 | 1.85 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,900 | 9.17 | 1.87 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 8.53 | 1.89 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 8.23 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,000 | 7.99 | 2.66 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,100 | 7.34 | 2.37 |
| Shed Long | PHI | $3,200 | 7.58 | 2.37 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 6.57 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 9.43 | 2.19 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $4,300 | 8.90 | 2.07 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 8.81 | 1.92 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,200 | 8.66 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 9.43 | 2.19 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $4,300 | 8.90 | 2.07 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 7.57 | 2.04 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,100 | 8.28 | 2.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,800 | 10.59 | 1.83 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 9.64 | 2.05 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 9.45 | 2.70 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,300 | 9.13 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 9.45 | 2.70 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.43 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,700 | 8.27 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 11.30 | 2.09 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,600 | 10.63 | 1.90 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $5,500 | 10.26 | 1.87 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 9.68 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $3,300 | 8.00 | 2.43 |
| Leonys Martin | CHW | $2,900 | 6.88 | 2.37 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,200 | 7.45 | 2.33 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $3,100 | 7.11 | 2.29 |
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.