Tuesday, April 5, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | David Price |
| P Two | Johnny Cueto |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Colby Rasmus |
| OF Two | Rajai Davis |
| OF Three | Preston Tucker |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 110.50 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | DET | $12,300 | 40.10 | 3.30 |
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $10,600 | 39.30 | 3.70 |
| James Shields | SD | $8,700 | 37.80 | 4.30 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,700 | 35.90 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Miller | ATL | $7,700 | 31.70 | 4.10 |
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $10,600 | 39.30 | 3.70 |
| James Shields | SD | $8,700 | 37.80 | 4.30 |
| Chris Bassitt | OAK | $6,500 | 25.50 | 3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,100 | 10.60 | 5.10 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.10 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.10 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,100 | 10.60 | 5.10 |
| Geovany Soto | CHW | $2,100 | 9.10 | 4.30 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.10 |
| Yan Gomes | CLE | $2,500 | 8.90 | 3.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,800 | 13.00 | 2.70 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,400 | 12.80 | 2.90 |
| Prince Fielder | TEX | $3,400 | 11.10 | 3.30 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,400 | 11.10 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dae-Ho Lee | SEA | $3,000 | 8.90 | 3.00 |
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.80 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,500 | 9.80 | 3.90 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,400 | 8.90 | 3.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,000 | 10.90 | 3.60 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 10.70 | 2.90 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,500 | 10.30 | 2.90 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.90 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,500 | 9.30 | 3.70 |
| Ryan Goins | TOR | $2,300 | 7.30 | 3.20 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,100 | 9.60 | 4.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,300 | 11.20 | 2.60 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,300 | 9.90 | 3.00 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,300 | 9.90 | 3.00 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.00 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.30 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,500 | 11.70 | 2.60 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,500 | 11.10 | 4.50 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,800 | 11.30 | 2.30 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,100 | 10.90 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,500 | 11.10 | 4.50 |
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $2,700 | 8.90 | 3.30 |
| Nick Castellanos | DET | $2,400 | 10.20 | 4.30 |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,200 | 8.40 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,000 | 12.80 | 2.60 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,000 | 12.50 | 3.10 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $3,500 | 12.70 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $3,900 | 12.50 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | DET | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.20 |
| Collin Cowgill | LAA | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
| Craig Gentry | OAK | $2,100 | 9.00 | 4.30 |
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,400 | 11.00 | 4.60 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.