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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 | Zack Greinke |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Nicky Delmonico |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Richard Ureña |
| 3B | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF One | Keon Broxton |
| OF Two | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Three | Jarrett Parker |
| Salary | $47,600 |
| Expected Points | 113.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $13,200 | 25.00 | 1.89 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,900 | 19.63 | 1.98 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $8,000 | 17.19 | 2.15 |
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $7,400 | 16.35 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $7,400 | 16.35 | 2.21 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $8,000 | 17.19 | 2.15 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $6,800 | 14.23 | 2.09 |
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $7,100 | 14.78 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 10.02 | 2.04 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 9.73 | 2.95 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,200 | 7.74 | 2.42 |
| Miguel Montero | KC | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,300 | 9.73 | 2.95 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 7.07 | 2.62 |
| Miguel Montero | KC | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,200 | 7.74 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $5,200 | 10.89 | 2.09 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,900 | 10.32 | 2.65 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 10.20 | 2.13 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,000 | 9.72 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,200 | 9.65 | 3.02 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,600 | 7.26 | 2.79 |
| Adrián González | STL | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,100 | 8.34 | 2.69 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,300 | 11.38 | 2.15 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,900 | 9.46 | 2.43 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 9.44 | 2.78 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 9.10 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 9.44 | 2.78 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,700 | 6.82 | 2.53 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,600 | 9.10 | 2.53 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,500 | 6.24 | 2.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,600 | 11.27 | 2.01 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 9.87 | 2.53 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $4,200 | 9.25 | 2.20 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 8.78 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ureña | KC | $2,700 | 8.30 | 3.07 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 9.87 | 2.53 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,900 | 6.72 | 2.32 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $4,200 | 9.25 | 2.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,300 | 11.38 | 2.15 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,400 | 10.74 | 1.99 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,800 | 10.10 | 2.66 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 9.78 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,200 | 6.40 | 2.91 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 9.44 | 2.78 |
| Will Middlebrooks | TOR | $2,700 | 7.48 | 2.77 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,800 | 10.10 | 2.66 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 12.87 | 2.63 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 11.42 | 2.43 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,600 | 10.52 | 2.29 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 10.20 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,800 | 8.54 | 3.05 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,200 | 9.65 | 3.02 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,900 | 8.48 | 2.92 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,200 | 6.40 | 2.91 |
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.