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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 | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Kevan Smith |
| 1B | Matt Olson |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Yoán Moncada |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Carlos González |
| OF Three | Mike Trout |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 115.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,900 | 26.54 | 2.43 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,400 | 20.54 | 1.97 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,900 | 16.79 | 1.70 |
| German Márquez | TB | $8,700 | 15.81 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,900 | 26.54 | 2.43 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $5,200 | 10.84 | 2.08 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,400 | 20.54 | 1.97 |
| Jerad Eickhoff | HOU | $7,100 | 13.10 | 1.84 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 7.85 | 1.83 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,800 | 7.80 | 2.79 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $4,200 | 7.65 | 1.82 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $3,600 | 7.40 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,800 | 7.80 | 2.79 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,000 | 6.38 | 2.13 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $3,600 | 7.40 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 9.29 | 1.75 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,400 | 9.16 | 1.70 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,100 | 8.79 | 1.72 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,600 | 8.67 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,600 | 8.67 | 2.41 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,700 | 6.24 | 2.31 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,000 | 6.81 | 2.27 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,600 | 8.11 | 2.25 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $3,800 | 7.63 | 2.01 |
| David Bote | ATL | $4,800 | 7.59 | 1.58 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,600 | 7.38 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,600 | 6.64 | 2.55 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.08 | 2.28 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,600 | 8.11 | 2.25 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,200 | 7.03 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,900 | 10.54 | 1.79 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,400 | 9.97 | 1.85 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.26 | 1.85 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 8.43 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 8.43 | 2.28 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 7.72 | 1.93 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,500 | 8.42 | 1.87 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,400 | 9.97 | 1.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,600 | 9.58 | 1.71 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 8.98 | 1.63 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,400 | 8.78 | 1.99 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,300 | 8.76 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,700 | 8.51 | 2.30 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 8.66 | 2.16 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,900 | 8.34 | 2.14 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,300 | 6.60 | 2.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 11.52 | 2.22 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 9.73 | 2.16 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 9.59 | 1.65 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,500 | 9.42 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,100 | 9.06 | 2.92 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,000 | 7.94 | 2.65 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,100 | 7.77 | 2.51 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,200 | 7.59 | 2.37 |
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.