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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 | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Max Stassi |
| 1B | Neil Walker |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Lewis Brinson |
| OF Two | Christian Yelich |
| OF Three | Oscar Mercado |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 115.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,600 | 25.64 | 2.21 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,200 | 21.18 | 2.08 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,800 | 19.57 | 2.00 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,500 | 19.28 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,600 | 25.64 | 2.21 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,600 | 18.27 | 2.12 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,200 | 21.18 | 2.08 |
| German Márquez | TB | $8,800 | 18.09 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,400 | 9.06 | 1.68 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,400 | 8.86 | 2.01 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,700 | 8.40 | 2.27 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,100 | 8.18 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 5.13 | 2.57 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,600 | 6.32 | 2.43 |
| Meibrys Viloria | NYY | $2,500 | 5.70 | 2.28 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,700 | 8.40 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 9.80 | 2.39 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $4,700 | 9.77 | 2.08 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,200 | 9.75 | 2.32 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,800 | 9.62 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,200 | 8.72 | 2.73 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,400 | 8.65 | 2.54 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 9.80 | 2.39 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,200 | 9.75 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.94 | 2.07 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,900 | 9.12 | 1.86 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,700 | 9.06 | 1.93 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $4,700 | 8.93 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,100 | 7.93 | 2.56 |
| Thairo Estrada | DET | $3,100 | 7.01 | 2.26 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 5.96 | 2.21 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,600 | 7.93 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,700 | 12.67 | 2.22 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.44 | 2.09 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,100 | 10.09 | 1.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 9.60 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,500 | 5.94 | 2.38 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,800 | 8.90 | 2.34 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,700 | 12.67 | 2.22 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 9.60 | 2.18 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 12.56 | 2.37 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 11.00 | 1.96 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 10.35 | 2.46 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,000 | 10.14 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 10.35 | 2.46 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 12.56 | 2.37 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.29 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,600 | 7.62 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 11.60 | 2.04 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 11.45 | 2.12 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,100 | 11.33 | 2.22 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 10.97 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.83 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,300 | 5.70 | 2.48 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,800 | 9.01 | 2.37 |
| Oscar Mercado | WSH | $3,500 | 8.17 | 2.33 |
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.