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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 | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Blake Snell |
| C | Danny Jansen |
| 1B | Mark Reynolds |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Aaron Judge |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Teoscar Hernández |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 106.86 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,400 | 24.34 | 1.96 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,500 | 20.90 | 1.82 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,600 | 18.76 | 2.18 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $8,800 | 16.11 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $8,600 | 18.76 | 2.18 |
| Max Fried | NYM | $6,700 | 14.24 | 2.12 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,900 | 15.87 | 2.01 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,400 | 24.34 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,600 | 9.81 | 1.75 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,900 | 8.70 | 1.77 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,700 | 8.31 | 1.77 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,900 | 8.25 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,100 | 5.06 | 2.41 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,900 | 8.25 | 2.11 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,200 | 6.56 | 2.05 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $3,400 | 6.96 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 9.98 | 1.81 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 9.14 | 1.83 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,500 | 9.07 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,800 | 6.51 | 2.33 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,500 | 7.69 | 2.20 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,800 | 8.22 | 2.16 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,600 | 7.54 | 2.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,300 | 9.93 | 1.87 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 8.92 | 1.82 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 8.69 | 2.23 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $5,000 | 8.64 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,200 | 8.03 | 2.51 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,600 | 6.29 | 2.42 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,900 | 6.84 | 2.36 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.13 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 10.20 | 2.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 9.63 | 1.89 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,300 | 9.36 | 1.77 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.08 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.43 | 2.30 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 8.35 | 2.09 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,400 | 6.94 | 2.04 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 10.20 | 2.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,500 | 9.97 | 1.81 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 9.72 | 1.98 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 9.13 | 1.69 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 9.05 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,900 | 8.58 | 2.20 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,200 | 6.92 | 2.16 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 8.34 | 2.14 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 7.92 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 11.45 | 1.97 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.89 | 1.91 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.39 | 1.96 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,700 | 10.00 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,900 | 6.41 | 2.21 |
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $3,600 | 7.88 | 2.19 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $3,200 | 6.99 | 2.18 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 9.82 | 2.18 |
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.