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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 | Robbie Ray |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Yadiel Rivera |
| OF One | Harrison Bader |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | José Martínez |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 111.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,000 | 22.97 | 2.09 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,100 | 22.30 | 2.01 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $11,400 | 22.01 | 1.93 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,600 | 20.26 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Davies | CLE | $5,300 | 12.80 | 2.42 |
| Felix Peña | MIL | $6,700 | 15.49 | 2.31 |
| Dylan Covey | MIN | $4,300 | 9.50 | 2.21 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $6,700 | 14.76 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $5,000 | 8.31 | 1.66 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,900 | 7.83 | 2.01 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,400 | 7.81 | 1.78 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $4,200 | 7.66 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,400 | 6.71 | 2.80 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,200 | 5.49 | 2.50 |
| Reese McGuire | KC | $2,900 | 6.67 | 2.30 |
| Jacob Stallings | LAD | $2,600 | 5.64 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,100 | 8.94 | 2.18 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $4,600 | 8.85 | 1.92 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 8.81 | 1.84 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 8.77 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,600 | 8.37 | 2.33 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,300 | 7.59 | 2.30 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,500 | 5.67 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.65 | 2.41 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,400 | 8.98 | 2.04 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,200 | 8.84 | 1.70 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 8.69 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.65 | 2.41 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 7.86 | 2.31 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,100 | 6.89 | 2.22 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,800 | 6.20 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 10.46 | 2.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 10.14 | 2.03 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $9,400 | 10.04 | 1.07 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.09 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $3,100 | 7.12 | 2.30 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,600 | 8.11 | 2.25 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,500 | 7.69 | 2.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $10,600 | 10.01 | 0.94 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 9.23 | 2.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 9.21 | 2.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 8.73 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,200 | 5.73 | 2.60 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,900 | 6.13 | 2.11 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 9.23 | 2.10 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 8.73 | 2.03 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.67 | 2.01 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $10,000 | 11.00 | 1.10 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 10.34 | 1.75 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,800 | 9.88 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $2,700 | 6.68 | 2.47 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,900 | 7.16 | 2.47 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $3,700 | 8.39 | 2.27 |
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.