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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 | Kyle Hendricks |
| P Two | Carlos Rodón |
| C | Chris Stewart |
| 1B | Ryan Rua |
| 2B | Brad Miller |
| SS | Adam Rosales |
| 3B | Hernán Pérez |
| OF One | Andrew Stevenson |
| OF Two | Hernán Pérez |
| OF Three | José Bautista |
| Salary | $38,500 |
| Expected Points | 90.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio González | CHC | $12,500 | 22.85 | 1.83 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $12,100 | 21.06 | 1.74 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,200 | 20.35 | 1.67 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,700 | 19.50 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $6,600 | 15.45 | 2.34 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $6,900 | 16.01 | 2.32 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $5,900 | 13.57 | 2.30 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $6,700 | 15.43 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,400 | 10.20 | 1.89 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,600 | 7.97 | 2.21 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 7.48 | 1.97 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,400 | 7.16 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,000 | 4.97 | 2.48 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,100 | 5.18 | 2.47 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,600 | 7.97 | 2.21 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,500 | 5.48 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,400 | 10.01 | 1.85 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.58 | 1.92 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 9.14 | 2.13 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,500 | 9.13 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,300 | 6.08 | 2.64 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,400 | 8.86 | 2.61 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,500 | 8.95 | 2.56 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,300 | 8.00 | 2.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 10.20 | 2.17 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,500 | 9.79 | 2.17 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,600 | 9.32 | 2.03 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 5.66 | 2.83 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.33 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,500 | 8.13 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 9.02 | 1.96 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 8.70 | 1.81 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,400 | 8.69 | 1.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 8.53 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,900 | 7.34 | 2.53 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.33 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,600 | 8.37 | 2.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 11.33 | 2.14 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,300 | 10.81 | 2.04 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,600 | 7.02 | 2.70 |
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,700 | 6.91 | 2.56 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,300 | 8.00 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.79 | 2.07 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.29 | 2.05 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 10.64 | 2.01 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,000 | 10.45 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Stevenson | CHC | $2,000 | 5.59 | 2.79 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,600 | 7.02 | 2.70 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,300 | 6.08 | 2.64 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.58 |
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.