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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 Fried |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Luke Maile |
| 1B | Renato Núñez |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Guillermo Heredia |
| OF Two | Keon Broxton |
| OF Three | Mookie Betts |
| Salary | $49,000 |
| Expected Points | 114.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,200 | 29.41 | 2.41 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,100 | 22.95 | 2.07 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,200 | 17.66 | 1.92 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $8,800 | 17.12 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYM | $6,500 | 16.45 | 2.53 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,200 | 29.41 | 2.41 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $6,000 | 13.94 | 2.32 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $7,200 | 16.17 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,400 | 8.49 | 1.93 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $3,900 | 8.03 | 2.06 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $3,500 | 8.03 | 2.29 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 7.66 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.58 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $3,500 | 8.03 | 2.29 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,200 | 4.76 | 2.16 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $3,900 | 8.03 | 2.06 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $5,100 | 10.35 | 2.03 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.66 | 1.86 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,700 | 9.19 | 1.61 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $4,300 | 9.10 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,900 | 6.90 | 2.38 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,400 | 5.48 | 2.28 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $4,300 | 9.10 | 2.12 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,300 | 8.87 | 2.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,400 | 9.13 | 2.08 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 9.08 | 2.16 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,400 | 8.94 | 2.03 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,200 | 8.74 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.48 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,600 | 8.43 | 2.34 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.76 | 2.25 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 6.39 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 10.34 | 2.11 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,400 | 9.98 | 1.85 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 9.73 | 1.87 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 9.57 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,500 | 7.91 | 2.26 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,300 | 7.16 | 2.17 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,000 | 6.32 | 2.11 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 10.34 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 10.31 | 1.84 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 9.99 | 2.27 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,500 | 9.93 | 1.80 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.16 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 9.99 | 2.27 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 8.11 | 2.03 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 8.25 | 2.01 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,500 | 6.89 | 1.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 10.57 | 2.16 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 10.32 | 2.02 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.27 | 1.77 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,400 | 9.55 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,500 | 6.34 | 2.54 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,500 | 8.37 | 2.39 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $3,700 | 8.70 | 2.35 |
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.