MLB FanDuel Picks for Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.

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Optimal Lineup

Updated Throughout the Day

P Cole Hamels
C Yasmani Grandal
1B Adrián González
2B Dee Gordon
SS Marcus Semien
3B Adonis Garcia
OF One José Bautista
OF Two George Springer
OF Three Hunter Renfroe
Salary $35,000
Expected Points 125.45

Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jake Arrieta CHC $11,000 36.43 3.31
Cole Hamels TEX $9,900 35.90 3.63
José De León LAD $7,400 30.46 4.12
Michael Fulmer DET $8,700 30.14 3.46

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zach McAllister CLE $4,000 19.84 4.96
José De León LAD $7,400 30.46 4.12
Mike Leake STL $6,600 25.89 3.92
Cole Hamels TEX $9,900 35.90 3.63

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Yasmani Grandal LAD $3,200 10.74 3.35
Buster Posey SF $3,600 10.59 2.94
Víctor Martínez DET $3,200 10.22 3.19
Tyler Flowers ATL $2,900 9.85 3.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Wieters BAL $2,700 9.79 3.63
Nick Hundley COL $2,400 8.68 3.62
Luke Maile TB $2,300 8.25 3.59
René Rivera NYM $2,400 8.40 3.50

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Freddie Freeman ATL $4,000 13.12 3.28
Miguel Cabrera DET $3,900 12.91 3.31
Paul Goldschmidt ARZ $3,600 12.57 3.49
David Ortiz BOS $4,300 12.57 2.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lucas Duda NYM $2,500 11.66 4.66
Trey Mancini BAL $2,600 11.69 4.50
Ryan Howard PHI $2,500 10.64 4.26
Richie Shaffer TB $2,200 8.83 4.01

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Robinson Canó SEA $3,300 11.98 3.63
José Altuve HOU $3,700 11.63 3.14
Ian Kinsler DET $3,700 11.25 3.04
Brian Dozier MIN $3,900 11.21 2.87

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Robinson Canó SEA $3,300 11.98 3.63
Starlin Castro NYY $2,200 7.90 3.59
Dee Gordon MIA $3,000 10.68 3.56
Chase Utley LAD $2,900 9.89 3.41

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brad Miller TB $3,700 11.05 2.99
Asdrubal Cabrera NYM $3,300 11.02 3.34
Xander Bogaerts BOS $3,800 10.80 2.84
Corey Seager LAD $4,200 10.73 2.55

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tim Anderson CHW $2,900 10.29 3.55
Eduardo Escobar MIN $2,300 8.00 3.48
Asdrubal Cabrera NYM $3,300 11.02 3.34
Dansby Swanson ATL $2,800 9.19 3.28

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Donaldson TOR $4,600 12.99 2.82
Jonathan Villar MIL $4,200 12.55 2.99
Nolan Arenado COL $3,800 11.85 3.12
José Reyes NYM $3,000 11.78 3.93

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Maikel Franco PHI $2,800 11.08 3.96
José Reyes NYM $3,000 11.78 3.93
Adonis Garcia ATL $2,900 11.37 3.92
Nick Castellanos DET $2,400 9.07 3.78

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mike Trout LAA $4,300 13.73 3.19
Matt Kemp ATL $3,300 13.06 3.96
George Springer HOU $3,900 12.83 3.29
Mookie Betts BOS $4,200 12.83 3.06

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hunter Renfroe SD $2,200 10.81 4.91
Brett Eibner OAK $2,000 8.52 4.26
Mallex Smith ATL $2,200 8.71 3.96
Matt Kemp ATL $3,300 13.06 3.96

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.