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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| P Two | David Price |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | C.J. Cron |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Marwin González |
| OF One | José Martínez |
| OF Two | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,400 | 21.07 | 2.03 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,700 | 20.25 | 2.09 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,100 | 19.43 | 1.92 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,700 | 18.76 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,300 | 17.07 | 2.34 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $6,000 | 13.35 | 2.23 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,700 | 18.76 | 2.16 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,700 | 20.25 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,500 | 9.28 | 1.69 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $3,500 | 7.26 | 2.08 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,600 | 7.08 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,000 | 5.62 | 2.81 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,300 | 5.23 | 2.28 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,700 | 5.94 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,400 | 10.73 | 1.99 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $4,600 | 9.83 | 2.14 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,800 | 9.82 | 2.04 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,100 | 9.52 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,400 | 7.84 | 2.30 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,700 | 5.83 | 2.16 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $4,600 | 9.83 | 2.14 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $3,100 | 6.62 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,000 | 8.86 | 2.22 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 8.57 | 1.99 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 8.57 | 2.52 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 8.50 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 8.57 | 2.52 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,600 | 6.46 | 2.48 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,600 | 5.85 | 2.25 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,200 | 7.10 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,700 | 10.45 | 1.83 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.45 | 1.93 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $5,100 | 9.34 | 1.83 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 9.06 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 9.06 | 2.01 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,300 | 8.52 | 1.98 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,800 | 7.39 | 1.94 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $4,600 | 8.88 | 1.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 10.84 | 1.94 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,400 | 9.50 | 1.76 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.24 | 2.10 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 8.53 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.42 |
| Kelvin Gutierrez | CHC | $2,900 | 6.63 | 2.29 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,900 | 6.38 | 2.20 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 7.92 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.05 | 2.01 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 10.82 | 1.87 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,800 | 10.05 | 2.09 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 9.99 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $2,700 | 6.15 | 2.28 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $3,700 | 7.97 | 2.15 |
| Gregory Polanco | LAD | $3,700 | 7.93 | 2.14 |
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.