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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Jack Flaherty |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Rhys Hoskins |
| 2B | Ketel Marte |
| SS | Jordy Mercer |
| 3B | Dawel Lugo |
| OF One | Wil Myers |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Jorge Soler |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 113.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,900 | 26.79 | 2.25 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,400 | 21.37 | 2.27 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $10,000 | 17.92 | 1.79 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,000 | 16.89 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,400 | 21.37 | 2.27 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,900 | 26.79 | 2.25 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,000 | 16.89 | 1.88 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,200 | 15.22 | 1.86 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,500 | 10.34 | 1.88 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 8.69 | 2.23 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 8.35 | 1.90 |
| Carson Kelly | WSH | $3,900 | 7.75 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,100 | 6.42 | 3.05 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 8.69 | 2.23 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,700 | 6.02 | 2.23 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,900 | 6.47 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 9.85 | 1.86 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 9.56 | 2.03 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $4,900 | 9.26 | 1.89 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 9.13 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $4,000 | 9.05 | 2.26 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,000 | 8.85 | 2.21 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,000 | 8.62 | 2.16 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 9.13 | 2.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,500 | 9.97 | 1.81 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,600 | 9.77 | 2.12 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,400 | 9.70 | 2.21 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,600 | 9.46 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,300 | 7.36 | 2.23 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $3,500 | 7.77 | 2.22 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,400 | 9.70 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.87 | 2.06 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 9.80 | 1.92 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,400 | 9.79 | 1.81 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 9.63 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,600 | 6.13 | 2.36 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,700 | 7.66 | 2.07 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.87 | 2.06 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $3,100 | 6.31 | 2.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 10.13 | 1.81 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 9.79 | 2.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 9.69 | 2.25 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,200 | 9.60 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,500 | 5.96 | 2.38 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 9.69 | 2.25 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,000 | 8.98 | 2.25 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 8.92 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,700 | 11.86 | 2.08 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 10.60 | 2.04 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $4,700 | 10.13 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,700 | 8.67 | 2.34 |
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,400 | 5.56 | 2.32 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $3,000 | 6.89 | 2.30 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $2,700 | 6.12 | 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.