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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 | Luke Weaver |
| P Two | Drew Pomeranz |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Dominic Smith |
| 2B | Tyler Saladino |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Tyler Saladino |
| OF One | Nick Williams |
| OF Two | Víctor Robles |
| OF Three | Harrison Bader |
| Salary | $45,800 |
| Expected Points | 102.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $10,900 | 21.20 | 1.94 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $10,400 | 20.26 | 1.95 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $10,100 | 18.74 | 1.85 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $10,200 | 18.14 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Nolasco | MIL | $5,400 | 10.71 | 1.98 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $10,400 | 20.26 | 1.95 |
| Seth Lugo | CIN | $6,000 | 11.69 | 1.95 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $10,900 | 21.20 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 9.81 | 2.09 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 8.28 | 2.18 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,700 | 7.85 | 2.12 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 7.16 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,100 | 4.72 | 2.25 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 8.28 | 2.18 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 7.16 | 2.17 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,500 | 5.35 | 2.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 11.32 | 2.18 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,800 | 10.43 | 2.17 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 10.39 | 1.96 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 9.82 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,700 | 6.83 | 2.53 |
| Matt Holliday | DET | $3,500 | 8.83 | 2.52 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,100 | 7.51 | 2.42 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,700 | 8.70 | 2.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,100 | 10.89 | 2.14 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 10.34 | 1.91 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $5,000 | 9.11 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,300 | 6.36 | 2.77 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.71 | 2.35 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,900 | 8.81 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,700 | 11.22 | 1.97 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,500 | 10.15 | 1.84 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,800 | 9.70 | 2.55 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,800 | 9.70 | 2.55 |
| Richard Ureña | KC | $2,700 | 6.68 | 2.47 |
| Alex Mejia | WSH | $2,300 | 5.47 | 2.38 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,900 | 6.82 | 2.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.83 | 1.97 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 9.82 | 2.00 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,700 | 8.75 | 1.86 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,700 | 8.70 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,300 | 6.36 | 2.77 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,500 | 6.27 | 2.51 |
| Alex Mejia | WSH | $2,300 | 5.47 | 2.38 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,700 | 8.70 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 11.32 | 2.18 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,300 | 10.13 | 1.91 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 10.12 | 1.91 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 10.09 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $3,100 | 8.12 | 2.62 |
| Víctor Robles | CHC | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $3,100 | 7.15 | 2.30 |
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.