Friday, April 22, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jon Lester |
| P Two | Matt Harvey |
| C | Devin Mesoraco |
| 1B | Steve Pearce |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Eduardo Escobar |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | David Lough |
| OF Two | J.D. Martinez |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 108.70 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Harvey | NYM | $9,800 | 37.90 | 3.90 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,600 | 37.20 | 3.50 |
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | $11,000 | 33.30 | 3.00 |
| Adam Wainwright | STL | $8,500 | 30.80 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Davies | MIL | $6,100 | 27.20 | 4.50 |
| Scott Kazmir | OAK | $8,100 | 28.70 | 3.50 |
| Nick Tropeano | LAA | $5,800 | 25.40 | 4.40 |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | $9,800 | 37.90 | 3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,700 | 11.10 | 4.10 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,900 | 10.20 | 3.50 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,700 | 10.30 | 2.80 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 9.90 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,700 | 11.10 | 4.10 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
| Bryan Holaday | DET | $2,000 | 7.10 | 3.60 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,200 | 8.20 | 3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,500 | 14.20 | 3.20 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 12.30 | 2.90 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,000 | 12.00 | 3.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,100 | 11.70 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,400 | 7.20 | 3.00 |
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $2,200 | 10.40 | 4.70 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,100 | 9.10 | 4.30 |
| Sean Rodriguez | PIT | $2,400 | 9.20 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.00 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 11.30 | 3.20 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 10.90 | 2.10 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $3,300 | 10.70 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.40 |
| Ryan Goins | TOR | $2,100 | 7.80 | 3.70 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 11.20 | 2.70 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,900 | 11.10 | 2.30 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,000 | 10.40 | 2.60 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 9.40 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
| Alexi Amarista | SD | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.70 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,600 | 7.40 | 2.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,300 | 13.20 | 2.50 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,100 | 12.00 | 2.90 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,200 | 12.00 | 2.30 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 11.80 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $2,700 | 10.70 | 4.00 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,300 | 8.80 | 3.80 |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,100 | 8.30 | 3.90 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | CLE | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,900 | 13.60 | 2.30 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $4,500 | 13.10 | 2.90 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,600 | 12.40 | 2.70 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,600 | 12.20 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.10 |
| Rafael Ortega | LAA | $2,000 | 10.20 | 5.10 |
| David Lough | BAL | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
| Michael Saunders | TOR | $3,300 | 10.50 | 3.20 |
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.