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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 | José Quintana |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Bryan Holaday |
| 1B | Greg Bird |
| 2B | Tyler Saladino |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Tyler Saladino |
| OF One | Austin Slater |
| OF Two | Brock Holt |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $45,200 |
| Expected Points | 113.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,400 | 32.93 | 2.46 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,500 | 26.43 | 2.11 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,900 | 24.16 | 2.03 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $10,400 | 22.07 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,300 | 18.06 | 2.47 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,400 | 32.93 | 2.46 |
| Dillon Peters | ARZ | $6,400 | 15.20 | 2.38 |
| Garrett Richards | MIL | $6,700 | 15.86 | 2.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,000 | 10.45 | 2.09 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,700 | 7.59 | 2.05 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,400 | 7.54 | 2.22 |
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $3,100 | 7.31 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Holaday | CHW | $2,100 | 5.21 | 2.48 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,500 | 6.04 | 2.42 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,600 | 6.15 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,400 | 11.52 | 2.13 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 10.32 | 2.11 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 10.18 | 1.92 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,500 | 10.06 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,100 | 7.85 | 2.53 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,500 | 8.46 | 2.42 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,200 | 5.22 | 2.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,400 | 10.08 | 1.87 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,800 | 8.67 | 2.28 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 8.67 | 1.81 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,900 | 8.58 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,200 | 6.28 | 2.85 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.63 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 5.25 | 2.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,800 | 11.46 | 3.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 11.20 | 2.11 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,900 | 9.64 | 1.97 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 9.35 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,800 | 11.46 | 3.02 |
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,600 | 7.99 | 2.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 12.69 | 2.23 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,800 | 10.88 | 2.27 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 10.32 | 2.11 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 9.94 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,200 | 6.28 | 2.85 |
| Phillip Evans | CIN | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,200 | 5.22 | 2.37 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,600 | 8.31 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 12.31 | 2.24 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,400 | 11.52 | 2.13 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 11.39 | 2.03 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 11.16 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,100 | 6.23 | 2.97 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.63 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 5.25 | 2.50 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,400 | 8.47 | 2.49 |
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.