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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | James Paxton |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Nicky Delmonico |
| 2B | Chris Taylor |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Austin Slater |
| OF Two | Travis Taijeron |
| OF Three | Avisaíl García |
| Salary | $46,400 |
| Expected Points | 116.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,100 | 32.60 | 2.49 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $12,000 | 24.96 | 2.08 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,200 | 21.01 | 2.28 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,300 | 20.95 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,100 | 32.60 | 2.49 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $6,300 | 15.52 | 2.46 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $9,200 | 21.01 | 2.28 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,100 | 18.21 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 10.00 | 2.08 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 7.38 | 2.30 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 7.33 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freitas | NYM | $2,200 | 5.26 | 2.39 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 7.38 | 2.30 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,000 | 6.91 | 2.30 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,800 | 6.38 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,300 | 11.08 | 2.09 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,600 | 10.22 | 2.22 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,100 | 10.07 | 1.97 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,700 | 9.96 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,600 | 9.37 | 2.60 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,600 | 9.15 | 2.54 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,300 | 8.25 | 2.50 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,600 | 8.89 | 2.47 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 10.45 | 2.37 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,900 | 10.26 | 2.09 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $4,000 | 10.07 | 2.52 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 9.49 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 9.49 | 2.56 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $4,000 | 10.07 | 2.52 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,200 | 7.92 | 2.48 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,500 | 5.95 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,600 | 11.44 | 2.04 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,700 | 9.60 | 2.04 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 9.37 | 2.23 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 9.25 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,600 | 8.80 | 2.44 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,500 | 5.76 | 2.30 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,800 | 8.71 | 2.29 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,800 | 8.71 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.89 | 2.39 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 10.62 | 2.53 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $4,000 | 10.07 | 2.52 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.83 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 10.62 | 2.53 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $4,000 | 10.07 | 2.52 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,600 | 6.34 | 2.44 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.89 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.63 | 2.19 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 11.08 | 2.05 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,300 | 11.08 | 2.09 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,600 | 10.91 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,200 | 6.43 | 2.92 |
| Travis Taijeron | CIN | $2,300 | 6.08 | 2.64 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,600 | 9.37 | 2.60 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 9.49 | 2.56 |
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.