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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 | Walker Buehler |
| C | Max Stassi |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Juan Lagares |
| OF Two | Ryan Cordell |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $47,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,700 | 27.23 | 2.54 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $8,700 | 18.57 | 2.13 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $9,100 | 18.50 | 2.03 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,700 | 16.80 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,700 | 27.23 | 2.54 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $8,700 | 18.57 | 2.13 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $9,100 | 18.50 | 2.03 |
| Tommy Milone | CHC | $7,800 | 14.78 | 1.89 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 9.25 | 2.06 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 8.86 | 2.11 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,500 | 7.89 | 1.75 |
| Carson Kelly | WSH | $4,300 | 7.71 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 5.59 | 2.79 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,600 | 7.17 | 2.76 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,200 | 7.24 | 2.26 |
| Jose Trevino | TOR | $2,700 | 5.96 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 10.14 | 1.91 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 9.77 | 2.08 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $4,900 | 9.24 | 1.89 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $4,100 | 9.03 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,900 | 8.75 | 2.24 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $4,100 | 9.03 | 2.20 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,000 | 8.39 | 2.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,100 | 10.09 | 1.98 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,200 | 9.92 | 1.91 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 9.64 | 2.05 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,800 | 9.18 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,300 | 7.68 | 2.33 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,000 | 6.99 | 2.33 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,300 | 7.51 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,400 | 9.73 | 2.21 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 9.27 | 1.85 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,600 | 9.11 | 1.98 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,000 | 8.87 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,000 | 8.87 | 2.22 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,400 | 9.73 | 2.21 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,800 | 8.38 | 2.20 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,600 | 7.67 | 2.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.18 | 2.04 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,800 | 10.17 | 2.12 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 9.96 | 2.03 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 9.70 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 8.36 | 2.26 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,000 | 8.61 | 2.15 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,800 | 10.17 | 2.12 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,900 | 8.15 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.91 | 1.91 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $5,200 | 10.02 | 1.93 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $4,700 | 10.02 | 2.13 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,400 | 9.87 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,300 | 6.25 | 2.72 |
| Ryan Cordell | MIN | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| Adam Engel | MIN | $2,700 | 6.39 | 2.37 |
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.