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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Blake Snell |
| C | Grayson Greiner |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Willy Adames |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Delino DeShields |
| OF Three | Mitch Haniger |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,500 | 23.94 | 2.08 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $11,300 | 22.48 | 1.99 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,100 | 18.81 | 1.86 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,300 | 18.62 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,500 | 23.94 | 2.08 |
| Max Fried | NYM | $7,800 | 16.07 | 2.06 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,000 | 15.97 | 2.00 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,300 | 18.62 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,400 | 9.47 | 1.75 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $5,200 | 8.30 | 1.60 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,100 | 8.17 | 1.60 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,900 | 7.51 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $2,500 | 5.88 | 2.35 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,100 | 4.92 | 2.34 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,200 | 6.80 | 2.13 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,100 | 6.51 | 2.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 10.52 | 1.81 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,400 | 9.73 | 1.80 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,600 | 9.63 | 1.72 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $5,000 | 9.04 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,300 | 7.53 | 2.28 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 8.98 | 2.19 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,700 | 7.81 | 2.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 9.67 | 2.10 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 9.21 | 1.96 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 9.08 | 1.97 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $5,400 | 8.89 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.20 | 2.29 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,000 | 6.84 | 2.28 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,200 | 6.96 | 2.18 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,500 | 7.56 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 9.55 | 1.80 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,400 | 9.28 | 1.72 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $5,200 | 9.21 | 1.77 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.17 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 7.81 | 2.11 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,500 | 7.07 | 2.02 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,900 | 7.87 | 2.02 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $3,300 | 6.48 | 1.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,600 | 9.90 | 1.77 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,100 | 9.74 | 1.91 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 9.25 | 1.78 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 9.08 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,500 | 7.16 | 2.86 |
| Kelvin Gutierrez | CHC | $3,000 | 7.10 | 2.37 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 8.78 | 2.31 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 7.98 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.48 | 2.09 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.43 | 1.94 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $5,600 | 10.28 | 1.84 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 10.17 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $3,800 | 8.32 | 2.19 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,900 | 8.46 | 2.17 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,700 | 7.95 | 2.15 |
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.