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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 FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Trevor Williams |
| C/1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Ben Gamel |
| OF Two | Jesse Winker |
| OF Three | Hunter Renfroe |
| Util | Yasmani Grandal |
| Salary | $32,100 |
| Expected Points | 119.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $7,200 | 26.32 | 3.65 |
| Adbert Alzolay | ATL | $7,500 | 22.33 | 2.98 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $6,200 | 22.26 | 3.59 |
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $7,000 | 21.88 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $7,200 | 26.32 | 3.65 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $6,200 | 22.26 | 3.59 |
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $7,000 | 21.88 | 3.13 |
| Adbert Alzolay | ATL | $7,500 | 22.33 | 2.98 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 13.13 | 3.65 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,800 | 13.08 | 4.67 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,600 | 11.92 | 3.31 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 11.84 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,800 | 13.08 | 4.67 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $2,600 | 10.46 | 4.02 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,300 | 8.67 | 3.77 |
| Curt Casali | MIL | $2,200 | 8.22 | 3.74 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 12.94 | 3.50 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 10.98 | 3.66 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,400 | 10.91 | 3.21 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,900 | 9.87 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,200 | 9.29 | 4.22 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 10.98 | 3.66 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 12.94 | 3.50 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,800 | 9.64 | 3.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.97 | 3.07 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 11.81 | 3.69 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 8.36 | 3.48 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 8.15 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 11.81 | 3.69 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,100 | 7.64 | 3.64 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 8.36 | 3.48 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.97 | 3.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 12.87 | 3.06 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 11.30 | 2.83 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $4,000 | 11.04 | 2.76 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,900 | 10.96 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,900 | 10.96 | 3.78 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,700 | 9.41 | 3.48 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,200 | 10.73 | 3.35 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $2,500 | 8.27 | 3.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 15.63 | 3.26 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 13.13 | 3.20 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,600 | 11.81 | 3.28 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $3,200 | 11.67 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,300 | 10.18 | 4.42 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,700 | 11.06 | 4.10 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.04 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $3,200 | 11.67 | 3.65 |
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.