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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 Carrasco |
| P Two | José Ramírez |
| C | John Hicks |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Chris Taylor |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Matt Szczur |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Howie Kendrick |
| Salary | $46,000 |
| Expected Points | 85.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,800 | 23.36 | 0.00 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $13,300 | 22.71 | 0.00 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,700 | 19.99 | 0.00 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,900 | 19.48 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Biagini | KC | $5,000 | 10.75 | 2.15 |
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $7,100 | 12.31 | 1.73 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $6,600 | 10.04 | 1.52 |
| Chris Stratton | SF | $6,200 | 8.85 | 1.43 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,400 | 9.66 | 0.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 8.27 | 0.00 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,300 | 6.82 | 0.00 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,000 | 6.24 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,400 | 9.66 | 0.00 |
| René Rivera | ATL | $2,600 | 4.83 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Plawecki | CIN | $2,300 | 4.62 | 0.00 |
| Chad Wallach | PHI | $2,200 | 4.88 | 0.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 10.30 | 0.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,500 | 9.89 | 0.00 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,100 | 9.17 | 0.00 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,500 | 9.02 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,700 | 5.38 | 0.00 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,300 | 6.32 | 0.00 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,400 | 7.20 | 0.00 |
| Kennys Vargas | OAK | $3,400 | 4.50 | 0.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.23 | 0.00 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,800 | 10.02 | 0.00 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,800 | 9.54 | 1.99 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,700 | 9.29 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,800 | 9.54 | 1.99 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,900 | 6.10 | 1.56 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 4.61 | 1.10 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $4,900 | 4.19 | 0.86 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.66 | 0.00 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,900 | 8.39 | 0.00 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 8.23 | 2.94 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $4,000 | 8.14 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 8.23 | 2.94 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 5.52 | 1.49 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,300 | 2.86 | 1.24 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $3,000 | 6.15 | 0.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,500 | 10.35 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 9.78 | 0.00 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,600 | 9.65 | 0.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 9.64 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,900 | 6.10 | 1.56 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,300 | 2.86 | 1.24 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 4.61 | 1.10 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,800 | 5.47 | 0.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.23 | 0.00 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,300 | 11.02 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,100 | 10.99 | 0.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 10.62 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,900 | 6.79 | 2.34 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,900 | 6.51 | 2.24 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,800 | 9.54 | 1.99 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 5.52 | 1.49 |
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.