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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 | Lance Lynn |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Rhys Hoskins |
| 2B | Gleyber Torres |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Matt Duffy |
| OF One | Jon Jay |
| OF Two | Lewis Brinson |
| OF Three | Randal Grichuk |
| Salary | $48,900 |
| Expected Points | 106.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,300 | 23.11 | 2.04 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $10,500 | 20.27 | 1.93 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,400 | 20.24 | 2.15 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,000 | 18.66 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $6,900 | 15.44 | 2.24 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $6,800 | 14.64 | 2.15 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,400 | 20.24 | 2.15 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,300 | 23.11 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,600 | 9.13 | 1.98 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 8.88 | 2.06 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,800 | 8.81 | 2.32 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 8.06 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | KC | $3,200 | 7.57 | 2.37 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,800 | 8.81 | 2.32 |
| Meibrys Viloria | NYY | $3,100 | 6.96 | 2.25 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,400 | 7.33 | 2.16 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $5,400 | 9.65 | 1.79 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,500 | 9.41 | 1.71 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,200 | 9.38 | 1.02 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $5,200 | 9.35 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.26 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,900 | 8.70 | 2.23 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,200 | 9.17 | 2.18 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 8.22 | 2.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 10.45 | 1.97 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $5,200 | 9.51 | 1.83 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,000 | 9.42 | 1.88 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,400 | 9.27 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,800 | 6.99 | 2.49 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,800 | 8.43 | 2.22 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $3,000 | 6.27 | 2.09 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,000 | 8.32 | 2.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 10.48 | 2.10 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $10,200 | 9.77 | 0.96 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,400 | 9.02 | 2.05 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,900 | 8.94 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,400 | 8.12 | 2.39 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 10.48 | 2.10 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,400 | 9.02 | 2.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,500 | 11.13 | 2.02 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 10.24 | 2.18 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $9,800 | 10.03 | 1.02 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 9.91 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 9.91 | 2.20 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 10.24 | 2.18 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,900 | 8.29 | 2.12 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 8.57 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.46 | 1.94 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 10.65 | 1.94 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,800 | 10.58 | 1.82 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,300 | 10.46 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.78 |
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,200 | 5.79 | 2.63 |
| Adam Engel | MIN | $2,700 | 6.39 | 2.37 |
| Yonathan Daza | TB | $2,600 | 6.07 | 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.