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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 | Trevor Bauer |
| P Two | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Rhys Hoskins |
| 2B | Ketel Marte |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Juan Lagares |
| OF Two | Lewis Brinson |
| OF Three | Jon Jay |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 21.99 | 2.07 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,800 | 21.83 | 1.85 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,200 | 19.75 | 1.94 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $9,400 | 17.84 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Matz | CIN | $7,100 | 15.41 | 2.17 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 21.99 | 2.07 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,200 | 19.75 | 1.94 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $9,400 | 17.84 | 1.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,100 | 9.69 | 1.90 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 9.36 | 2.34 |
| Carson Kelly | WSH | $5,200 | 9.04 | 1.74 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 8.98 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 9.36 | 2.34 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,900 | 6.63 | 2.29 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 8.41 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,500 | 9.85 | 2.19 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $5,000 | 9.85 | 1.97 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 9.53 | 1.70 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $5,000 | 9.33 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,500 | 7.83 | 2.24 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,800 | 8.45 | 2.22 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,800 | 8.39 | 2.21 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,500 | 9.85 | 2.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,500 | 10.76 | 1.96 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.76 | 2.07 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,800 | 9.93 | 2.07 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,200 | 9.78 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 7.26 | 2.42 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $3,200 | 7.44 | 2.32 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,600 | 7.94 | 2.20 |
| Marco Hernández | BOS | $3,300 | 7.18 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 12.04 | 2.19 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 9.88 | 1.98 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,200 | 9.83 | 1.89 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.14 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,800 | 8.68 | 2.29 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 12.04 | 2.19 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 8.55 | 2.19 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $3,100 | 6.66 | 2.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 11.04 | 2.35 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,400 | 10.50 | 1.94 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,900 | 9.98 | 2.04 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.89 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,800 | 6.81 | 2.43 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 11.04 | 2.35 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,400 | 7.60 | 2.24 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,600 | 11.78 | 2.10 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 11.38 | 2.19 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 10.98 | 2.03 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,100 | 10.68 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,100 | 5.52 | 2.63 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,700 | 8.93 | 2.41 |
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.