Tuesday, September 27, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | José De León |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Two | Mark Trumbo |
| OF Three | Yasmany Tomás |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 96.31 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $14,200 | 24.83 | 1.75 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $14,000 | 22.52 | 1.61 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,700 | 19.70 | 1.84 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $11,600 | 18.11 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Koch | ARZ | $4,000 | 8.15 | 2.04 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $5,300 | 10.71 | 2.02 |
| A.J. Griffin | TEX | $5,700 | 11.38 | 2.00 |
| José Berrios | MIN | $4,500 | 8.58 | 1.91 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $4,100 | 8.78 | 2.14 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 7.54 | 1.99 |
| Jesús Sucre | SEA | $2,600 | 7.34 | 2.82 |
| Salvador Pérez | KC | $3,700 | 7.19 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.89 |
| Jesús Sucre | SEA | $2,600 | 7.34 | 2.82 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,200 | 5.82 | 2.64 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,300 | 5.38 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ortiz | BOS | $5,600 | 9.74 | 1.74 |
| Adrián González | LAD | $4,500 | 9.04 | 2.01 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,300 | 9.04 | 1.71 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,100 | 8.68 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,400 | 6.36 | 2.65 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $2,300 | 5.62 | 2.44 |
| Justin Morneau | CHW | $2,900 | 7.01 | 2.42 |
| John Jaso | PIT | $2,700 | 6.23 | 2.31 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,700 | 8.54 | 1.82 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,000 | 8.39 | 2.10 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 8.27 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Martínez | CLE | $2,000 | 4.97 | 2.49 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,700 | 6.39 | 2.37 |
| T.J. Rivera | NYM | $2,900 | 6.38 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,300 | 9.48 | 1.79 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | NYM | $4,700 | 7.87 | 1.68 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,600 | 7.77 | 1.69 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 7.77 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,000 | 4.94 | 2.47 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,600 | 5.96 | 2.29 |
| Andrelton Simmons | LAA | $2,700 | 6.09 | 2.26 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,900 | 6.49 | 2.24 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $4,300 | 10.01 | 2.33 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,600 | 9.25 | 2.01 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,700 | 9.18 | 1.95 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $4,900 | 9.13 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,000 | 5.52 | 2.76 |
| Chase Headley | NYY | $2,400 | 5.64 | 2.35 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $4,300 | 10.01 | 2.33 |
| Yunel Escobar | LAA | $3,100 | 7.23 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,400 | 10.37 | 1.92 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,600 | 9.76 | 1.74 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,700 | 9.13 | 1.94 |
| José Bautista | TOR | $4,300 | 9.02 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,000 | 6.19 | 3.10 |
| Jacoby Ellsbury | NYY | $2,200 | 6.74 | 3.07 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Roman Quinn | PHI | $2,500 | 6.84 | 2.74 |
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.