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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the MLB DraftKings Optimizer.
| P One | Carlos Martínez |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Brad Miller |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF One | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF Two | Drew Robinson |
| OF Three | Chris Herrmann |
| Salary | $46,400 |
| Expected Points | 110.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,700 | 29.12 | 2.13 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $12,100 | 25.60 | 2.12 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,200 | 22.46 | 2.20 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $11,300 | 21.23 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,200 | 22.46 | 2.20 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,600 | 18.49 | 2.15 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,700 | 29.12 | 2.13 |
| German Márquez | TB | $7,600 | 16.12 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,100 | 8.90 | 1.75 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,700 | 7.87 | 2.13 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,000 | 7.56 | 1.89 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,600 | 7.17 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,600 | 7.17 | 2.76 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,400 | 6.19 | 2.58 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,300 | 5.81 | 2.52 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,900 | 6.59 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,400 | 10.67 | 1.98 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 9.46 | 1.97 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,000 | 9.41 | 2.35 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,900 | 8.43 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,700 | 6.63 | 2.45 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,700 | 6.38 | 2.36 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,000 | 9.41 | 2.35 |
| Adrián González | STL | $2,900 | 6.83 | 2.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,400 | 10.95 | 2.03 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,800 | 10.31 | 2.15 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,600 | 8.68 | 1.89 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $4,700 | 8.60 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.39 | 2.33 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,400 | 5.54 | 2.31 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,700 | 6.20 | 2.29 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,700 | 6.05 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,700 | 8.81 | 1.87 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,200 | 8.72 | 2.73 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,600 | 8.68 | 1.89 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,600 | 8.59 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,200 | 8.72 | 2.73 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,600 | 8.59 | 2.39 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,600 | 6.17 | 2.37 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,000 | 7.07 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.76 | 1.81 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 9.11 | 1.75 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $5,300 | 9.00 | 1.70 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,300 | 8.53 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 6.43 | 3.22 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,300 | 6.10 | 2.65 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,800 | 12.92 | 2.23 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.81 | 2.07 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 10.96 | 1.96 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,800 | 10.31 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 6.43 | 3.22 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,300 | 6.10 | 2.65 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
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.