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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 | Walker Buehler |
| C | Danny Jansen |
| 1B | John Hicks |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Teoscar Hernández |
| OF Two | Mookie Betts |
| OF Three | Nelson Cruz |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 111.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 24.43 | 2.30 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,200 | 23.75 | 2.33 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $11,000 | 21.49 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,600 | 18.14 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,200 | 23.75 | 2.33 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 24.43 | 2.30 |
| Max Fried | NYM | $7,100 | 15.50 | 2.18 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,600 | 18.14 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,300 | 8.59 | 1.62 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,200 | 8.50 | 1.63 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,900 | 7.94 | 1.62 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,400 | 7.92 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,600 | 5.82 | 2.24 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,300 | 7.33 | 2.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Canha | SEA | $0 | 10.50 | 0.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 9.19 | 1.67 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,600 | 9.03 | 0.94 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,300 | 5.93 | 2.58 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,200 | 7.30 | 2.28 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,400 | 7.66 | 2.25 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,600 | 7.94 | 2.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $9,800 | 9.42 | 0.96 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 9.10 | 1.86 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $7,400 | 8.63 | 1.17 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,100 | 7.38 | 2.38 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $3,100 | 6.96 | 2.25 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.23 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 6.47 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $0 | 9.44 | 0.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,700 | 9.35 | 1.64 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 8.78 | 1.69 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $7,600 | 8.74 | 1.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,200 | 6.42 | 2.01 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 7.43 | 1.91 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $4,000 | 7.59 | 1.90 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,400 | 6.28 | 1.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $0 | 10.34 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,600 | 9.00 | 1.61 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 8.80 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,500 | 5.71 | 2.29 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 8.80 | 2.26 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 7.37 | 2.11 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $3,500 | 7.05 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 12.21 | 2.11 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 10.87 | 1.84 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,400 | 9.96 | 2.26 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $0 | 9.85 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $3,000 | 7.02 | 2.34 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $3,200 | 7.41 | 2.32 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,400 | 7.78 | 2.29 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,400 | 9.96 | 2.26 |
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.