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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer |
| 2B | José Rondón |
| SS | J.P. Crawford |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Ryan Cordell |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Mallex Smith |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 117.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,600 | 27.83 | 2.40 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,700 | 25.87 | 2.42 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,200 | 20.63 | 2.02 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,800 | 20.43 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,700 | 25.87 | 2.42 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,600 | 27.83 | 2.40 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $5,500 | 13.00 | 2.36 |
| Dario Agrazal | LAD | $5,400 | 11.88 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,200 | 8.64 | 1.66 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 7.99 | 1.95 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,600 | 7.87 | 2.19 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,100 | 5.58 | 2.66 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
| Kevin Plawecki | CIN | $3,100 | 7.24 | 2.33 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,600 | 7.87 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.67 | 1.86 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,900 | 9.59 | 1.96 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,800 | 9.44 | 1.97 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,600 | 9.10 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,300 | 7.32 | 2.22 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,400 | 7.46 | 2.19 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,300 | 7.08 | 2.15 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,600 | 7.63 | 2.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,200 | 8.52 | 2.03 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,900 | 8.44 | 2.16 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 8.09 | 1.80 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 8.00 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,500 | 6.73 | 2.69 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,600 | 6.41 | 2.46 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,900 | 6.65 | 2.29 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,000 | 6.85 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 10.40 | 1.89 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,400 | 10.33 | 1.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 10.14 | 2.03 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,200 | 9.05 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,300 | 7.19 | 2.18 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.04 | 2.13 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,200 | 8.53 | 2.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 10.72 | 1.95 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,800 | 10.48 | 1.81 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 9.78 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,700 | 8.85 | 2.39 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 8.25 | 2.23 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 9.35 | 2.23 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 8.11 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 10.87 | 1.91 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $9,800 | 10.29 | 1.05 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 10.22 | 2.00 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 9.85 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Cordell | MIN | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
| Mac Williamson | SF | $2,800 | 6.64 | 2.37 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
| Carlos González | TB | $2,700 | 6.26 | 2.32 |
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.