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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 | Mike Fiers |
| P Two | Robbie Ray |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Lewis Brinson |
| OF Two | Tommy Pham |
| OF Three | A.J. Pollock |
| Salary | $45,900 |
| Expected Points | 103.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $7,700 | 20.30 | 2.64 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $11,500 | 17.05 | 1.48 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,000 | 16.32 | 1.48 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,200 | 16.15 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $7,700 | 20.30 | 2.64 |
| Tyler Beede | SF | $5,300 | 10.54 | 1.99 |
| Drew Smyly | ATL | $5,800 | 10.72 | 1.85 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $7,100 | 12.57 | 1.77 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,200 | 8.82 | 2.10 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 8.72 | 2.03 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 7.69 | 2.02 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $4,000 | 7.60 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 5.86 | 2.93 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,800 | 6.25 | 2.23 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,200 | 6.94 | 2.17 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,400 | 7.37 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 9.54 | 2.17 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,400 | 9.40 | 2.14 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,200 | 9.24 | 1.78 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,500 | 9.07 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,400 | 6.94 | 2.89 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,500 | 9.07 | 2.59 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,900 | 8.78 | 2.25 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 9.54 | 2.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 9.93 | 1.87 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 9.66 | 2.06 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 9.56 | 2.12 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,400 | 8.74 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,800 | 7.35 | 2.63 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.21 | 2.40 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,400 | 7.64 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 10.12 | 2.07 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 9.92 | 1.80 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 9.54 | 1.91 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.28 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,000 | 9.06 | 2.26 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $3,000 | 6.62 | 2.21 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,000 | 8.58 | 2.15 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,300 | 6.98 | 2.12 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 10.57 | 1.96 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.75 | 2.22 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 9.56 | 2.17 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 9.48 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,900 | 7.61 | 2.62 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,700 | 6.68 | 2.47 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 8.57 | 2.32 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.75 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.85 | 2.04 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,600 | 10.70 | 1.91 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 10.64 | 2.13 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 9.87 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,200 | 5.83 | 2.65 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,700 | 6.57 | 2.43 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,800 | 8.81 | 2.32 |
| Victor Reyes | CHW | $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.