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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| P Two | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| C | Max Stassi |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Chris Owings |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Lewis Brinson |
| OF Two | Aaron Judge |
| OF Three | José Martínez |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,800 | 24.31 | 2.06 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,400 | 23.26 | 1.88 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,000 | 22.30 | 2.23 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $10,600 | 18.88 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade LeBlanc | LAD | $5,600 | 12.83 | 2.29 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,000 | 22.30 | 2.23 |
| Steven Brault | LAD | $4,700 | 10.18 | 2.16 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,800 | 24.31 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $8,800 | 8.42 | 0.96 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,400 | 8.33 | 1.54 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 8.26 | 1.72 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,200 | 8.14 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 5.71 | 2.86 |
| Kevin Plawecki | CIN | $2,700 | 6.41 | 2.38 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,800 | 6.30 | 2.25 |
| Reese McGuire | KC | $3,500 | 7.62 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 9.56 | 1.74 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,100 | 9.30 | 1.82 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 9.28 | 2.02 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $4,500 | 9.09 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Travis | BOS | $3,700 | 8.51 | 2.30 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,600 | 7.95 | 2.21 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,100 | 6.75 | 2.18 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,600 | 7.84 | 2.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.59 | 1.92 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 9.96 | 2.12 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,400 | 9.44 | 1.75 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,100 | 9.10 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,100 | 7.63 | 2.46 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 7.06 | 2.43 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,900 | 6.79 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,200 | 9.55 | 1.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.41 | 1.92 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 9.23 | 1.85 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.22 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik González | LAA | $2,800 | 5.92 | 2.11 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,100 | 8.27 | 2.02 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,300 | 8.55 | 1.99 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,400 | 8.72 | 1.98 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,600 | 11.01 | 1.97 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,600 | 9.93 | 2.16 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.88 | 1.80 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,800 | 9.37 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,700 | 6.34 | 2.35 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,800 | 6.53 | 2.33 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,400 | 7.85 | 2.31 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $3,300 | 7.20 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.75 | 2.03 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $4,900 | 9.83 | 2.01 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,300 | 9.82 | 1.85 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,400 | 9.72 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.64 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,100 | 7.63 | 2.46 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $3,300 | 8.04 | 2.44 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
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.