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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 | Anthony DeSclafani |
| P Two | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C | Max Stassi |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Ketel Marte |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Guillermo Heredia |
| OF Two | Melky Cabrera |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 100.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $10,300 | 15.72 | 1.53 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $9,600 | 13.91 | 1.45 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,800 | 12.31 | 1.14 |
| Erick Fedde | CHC | $6,200 | 8.69 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $10,300 | 15.72 | 1.53 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $9,600 | 13.91 | 1.45 |
| Erick Fedde | CHC | $6,200 | 8.69 | 1.40 |
| Ariel Jurado | TOR | $6,800 | 8.37 | 1.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | WSH | $5,200 | 8.28 | 1.59 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,300 | 7.39 | 1.72 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,400 | 7.09 | 2.09 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,300 | 6.78 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.98 |
| Jose Trevino | TOR | $2,300 | 6.46 | 2.81 |
| Jacob Stallings | LAD | $2,600 | 6.47 | 2.49 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,200 | 6.71 | 2.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 9.64 | 2.19 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,000 | 9.44 | 1.89 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,900 | 8.99 | 2.31 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,200 | 8.94 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,300 | 8.85 | 2.68 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,400 | 7.96 | 2.34 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,900 | 8.99 | 2.31 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 8.75 | 2.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,500 | 10.19 | 1.85 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $8,000 | 9.78 | 1.22 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $7,800 | 8.72 | 1.12 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $4,200 | 8.59 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,800 | 8.51 | 2.24 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $3,200 | 6.87 | 2.15 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $4,200 | 8.59 | 2.05 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,900 | 7.36 | 1.89 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,600 | 11.66 | 2.08 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 10.05 | 2.05 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 9.12 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik González | LAA | $2,700 | 5.97 | 2.21 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 8.02 | 2.11 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,600 | 11.66 | 2.08 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 9.12 | 2.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.87 | 2.01 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,900 | 10.44 | 2.13 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 10.01 | 1.89 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 9.75 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 9.12 | 2.28 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 9.75 | 2.27 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,900 | 10.44 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 11.70 | 2.17 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 11.42 | 2.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 10.77 | 2.15 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,800 | 9.75 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,800 | 7.52 | 2.68 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $3,100 | 7.80 | 2.52 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,600 | 8.79 | 2.44 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $3,100 | 7.20 | 2.32 |
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.