Wednesday, April 13, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | John Lackey |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Two | Cedric Hunter |
| OF Three | Rajai Davis |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 102.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,200 | 37.10 | 3.60 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,200 | 38.00 | 3.40 |
| Drew Smyly | TB | $8,700 | 31.60 | 3.60 |
| Yordano Ventura | KC | $8,200 | 31.20 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Peavy | SF | $6,600 | 28.10 | 4.30 |
| Alex Wood | ATL | $7,200 | 29.50 | 4.10 |
| Joe Kelly | BOS | $7,800 | 27.00 | 3.50 |
| Matt Shoemaker | LAA | $8,400 | 22.20 | 2.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.80 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $3,300 | 9.60 | 2.90 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.90 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Holaday | DET | $0 | ||
| Tyler Flowers | CHW | $2,400 | 7.60 | 3.20 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.90 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,000 | 13.70 | 2.70 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,500 | 12.10 | 2.70 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,100 | 12.10 | 3.00 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,300 | 11.70 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.50 |
| Chris Colabello | TOR | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $3,000 | 10.10 | 3.40 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,100 | 10.50 | 5.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.90 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 10.80 | 2.60 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,600 | 10.70 | 3.00 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,900 | 10.40 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.80 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Ryan Goins | TOR | $2,300 | 7.50 | 3.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,800 | 11.20 | 2.30 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,700 | 11.10 | 2.40 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,700 | 10.30 | 2.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,200 | 9.80 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,300 | 7.90 | 3.40 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,400 | 8.50 | 3.50 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,200 | 9.80 | 3.10 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,700 | 8.30 | 3.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 12.30 | 2.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,000 | 12.00 | 2.40 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,300 | 12.00 | 2.30 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 11.80 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.30 |
| Yasmany Tomas | ARZ | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,000 | 9.80 | 3.30 |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,200 | 8.10 | 3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,500 | 13.50 | 2.50 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,800 | 12.60 | 2.60 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,800 | 12.70 | 2.70 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 11.90 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | DET | $2,700 | 11.30 | 4.20 |
| Collin Cowgill | LAA | $2,200 | 8.10 | 3.70 |
| Drew Stubbs | COL | $2,500 | 8.80 | 3.50 |
| Randal Grichuk | STL | $2,400 | 10.70 | 4.40 |
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.