MLB FanDuel Picks for Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.

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Optimal Lineup

Updated Throughout the Day

P Carlos Carrasco
C Yasmani Grandal
1B Paul Goldschmidt
2B Brian Dozier
SS Trevor Story
3B Manny Machado
OF One Carlos Gonzalez
OF Two Bryce Harper
OF Three Mookie Betts
Salary $44,600
Expected Points 133.40

Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephen Strasburg WSH $11,200 38.00 3.40
Carlos Carrasco CLE $10,200 37.10 3.60
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
Colin Rea SD $5,000 24.90 5.00
Mike Leake CIN $6,700 30.20 4.50
Jake Peavy SF $6,600 28.10 4.30
Adam Conley MIA $6,100 26.20 4.30

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis d’Arnaud NYM $2,700 10.20 3.80
Devin Mesoraco CIN $2,700 9.70 3.60
Welington Castillo CHC $2,500 9.70 3.90
Russell Martin TOR $2,700 9.70 3.60

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Geovany Soto CHW $2,200 9.00 4.10
Welington Castillo CHC $2,500 9.70 3.90
Travis d’Arnaud NYM $2,700 10.20 3.80
Yasmani Grandal LAD $2,500 9.60 3.80

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
Edwin Encarnacion TOR $4,000 11.70 2.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Adam Lind MIL $2,100 10.50 5.00
Ryan Howard PHI $2,300 9.60 4.20
C.J. Cron LAA $2,100 8.80 4.20
Matt Adams STL $2,200 8.90 4.00

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
Jace Peterson ATL $2,200 8.80 4.00
Phil Gosselin ATL $2,200 8.80 4.00
Brian Dozier MIN $3,000 11.60 3.90
Cesar Hernandez PHI $2,400 9.10 3.80

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
Brad Miller SEA $2,200 8.80 4.00
Jonathan Villar HOU $2,500 9.00 3.60
Ketel Marte SEA $2,400 8.70 3.60
Alcides Escobar KC $2,300 8.30 3.60

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
Trevor Plouffe MIN $2,400 9.90 4.10
Danny Valencia TOR $2,500 9.50 3.80
Luis Valbuena HOU $2,400 9.20 3.80

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryce Harper WSH $5,500 13.50 2.50
Mike Trout LAA $4,800 12.70 2.70
Carlos Gonzalez COL $4,800 12.60 2.60
Jose Bautista TOR $4,600 12.20 2.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Hicks MIN $2,500 11.10 4.50
Randal Grichuk STL $2,400 10.70 4.40
Chris Coghlan CHC $2,100 9.20 4.40
Eddie Rosario MIN $2,300 9.90 4.30

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.