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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 | Caleb Smith |
| P Two | Patrick Corbin |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Guillermo Heredia |
| OF Two | Nomar Mazara |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 113.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,000 | 21.85 | 1.82 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $10,600 | 20.88 | 1.97 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,500 | 18.68 | 1.78 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,000 | 17.76 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $6,200 | 14.68 | 2.37 |
| Adrian Houser | CLE | $5,000 | 11.64 | 2.33 |
| Adam Wainwright | WSH | $7,200 | 15.54 | 2.16 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,100 | 17.22 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 9.09 | 2.22 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 8.76 | 1.95 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.61 | 2.15 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,700 | 7.89 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,300 | 6.71 | 2.92 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 9.09 | 2.22 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,800 | 6.17 | 2.20 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,600 | 7.86 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,400 | 11.72 | 2.17 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 9.46 | 1.97 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 9.22 | 2.05 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $4,400 | 9.11 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,000 | 8.05 | 2.68 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,600 | 6.46 | 2.48 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 7.12 | 2.37 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 8.71 | 2.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.46 | 2.05 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 10.08 | 2.34 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 9.67 | 2.15 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,500 | 9.46 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,100 | 7.38 | 2.38 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 10.08 | 2.34 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,500 | 7.80 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 11.64 | 2.24 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,500 | 10.61 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,400 | 9.93 | 1.84 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $10,400 | 9.88 | 0.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,900 | 6.51 | 2.25 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 11.64 | 2.24 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,600 | 7.50 | 2.08 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,300 | 8.73 | 2.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 10.28 | 2.14 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,700 | 10.24 | 1.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.13 | 2.03 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 9.78 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,300 | 6.62 | 2.88 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $3,200 | 7.77 | 2.43 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,900 | 7.01 | 2.42 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 8.29 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,500 | 11.57 | 2.10 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.38 | 1.96 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,600 | 10.71 | 1.91 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $5,300 | 10.35 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,000 | 9.49 | 2.37 |
| Kevin Pillar | KC | $3,900 | 9.10 | 2.33 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,200 | 7.37 | 2.30 |
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.