Tuesday, September 27, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Max Scherzer |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Adrián González |
| 2B | Jace Peterson |
| SS | Jhonny Peralta |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Max Kepler |
| OF Two | Adam Duvall |
| OF Three | Aaron Altherr |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 126.79 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,300 | 44.89 | 3.97 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,800 | 41.71 | 3.86 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,800 | 36.49 | 3.38 |
| David Price | BOS | $10,600 | 35.17 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Koch | ARZ | $3,000 | 17.78 | 5.93 |
| José De León | LAD | $7,400 | 0.00 | 4.13 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,300 | 44.89 | 3.97 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,800 | 41.71 | 3.86 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,200 | 11.78 | 3.68 |
| Víctor Martínez | DET | $3,500 | 10.42 | 2.98 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 9.92 | 2.76 |
| Salvador Pérez | KC | $3,100 | 9.17 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,200 | 8.15 | 3.70 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,200 | 11.78 | 3.68 |
| Tucker Barnhart | CIN | $2,200 | 7.70 | 3.50 |
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,600 | 8.78 | 3.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,200 | 13.04 | 3.10 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,800 | 12.08 | 3.18 |
| Adrián González | LAD | $3,000 | 11.98 | 3.99 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,200 | 11.59 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Duda | NYM | $2,400 | 9.61 | 4.00 |
| Adrián González | LAD | $3,000 | 11.98 | 3.99 |
| Justin Morneau | CHW | $2,500 | 9.18 | 3.67 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 10.89 | 3.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,200 | 11.58 | 3.62 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,900 | 11.18 | 2.87 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,600 | 11.10 | 3.08 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,700 | 10.59 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,700 | 9.92 | 3.67 |
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,200 | 11.58 | 3.62 |
| Chase Utley | LAD | $2,900 | 10.33 | 3.56 |
| Greg García | STL | $2,600 | 8.19 | 3.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,200 | 12.29 | 2.93 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | NYM | $3,300 | 10.33 | 3.13 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 10.25 | 2.70 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,600 | 10.11 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | WSH | $2,500 | 8.22 | 3.29 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,200 | 7.11 | 3.23 |
| Erick Aybar | DET | $2,300 | 7.36 | 3.20 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $2,900 | 9.14 | 3.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,900 | 13.09 | 3.36 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,800 | 12.37 | 3.25 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,600 | 12.15 | 2.64 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,700 | 11.83 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,800 | 10.37 | 3.71 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $3,100 | 11.02 | 3.55 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,000 | 10.56 | 3.52 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 13.97 | 3.41 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 12.78 | 3.04 |
| José Bautista | TOR | $4,200 | 12.14 | 2.89 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,100 | 11.99 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Toles | LAD | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.27 |
| Adam Duvall | CIN | $2,700 | 10.42 | 3.86 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,200 | 8.37 | 3.80 |
| Josh Reddick | LAD | $3,100 | 11.65 | 3.76 |
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.