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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 FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Dan Straily |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Jordy Mercer |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Matt Szczur |
| OF Two | José Osuna |
| OF Three | Aaron Altherr |
| Salary | $26,100 |
| Expected Points | 107.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,100 | 50.99 | 4.21 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $8,900 | 32.97 | 3.70 |
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $6,900 | 31.29 | 4.53 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $8,600 | 29.30 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $6,900 | 31.29 | 4.53 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $6,500 | 28.16 | 4.33 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,100 | 50.99 | 4.21 |
| Jaime García | DET | $6,600 | 27.73 | 4.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 12.72 | 3.44 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,200 | 9.23 | 4.19 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,800 | 8.42 | 3.01 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,300 | 8.16 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,200 | 9.23 | 4.19 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,100 | 8.01 | 3.81 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,300 | 8.16 | 3.55 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 12.72 | 3.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,600 | 13.88 | 3.02 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,600 | 13.88 | 3.02 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,300 | 12.42 | 2.89 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $4,300 | 12.42 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,600 | 10.37 | 3.99 |
| Tomás Telis | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.71 | 3.85 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,500 | 11.26 | 3.22 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,900 | 9.26 | 3.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 13.89 | 3.56 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $2,800 | 11.52 | 4.11 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,100 | 11.08 | 2.70 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,200 | 10.35 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $2,800 | 11.52 | 4.11 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,400 | 8.68 | 3.61 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,400 | 8.68 | 3.61 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 13.89 | 3.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,600 | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $4,000 | 11.23 | 2.81 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $4,000 | 11.23 | 2.81 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,500 | 10.23 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 8.41 | 4.00 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 8.35 | 3.63 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 8.28 | 3.60 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 8.28 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,500 | 11.61 | 3.32 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,300 | 11.38 | 3.45 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 11.37 | 2.84 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,600 | 11.34 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,900 | 10.49 | 3.62 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,000 | 6.99 | 3.49 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,300 | 11.38 | 3.45 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,500 | 11.61 | 3.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,000 | 14.70 | 3.68 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,300 | 14.05 | 3.27 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $4,000 | 12.89 | 3.22 |
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $3,100 | 12.56 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.28 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.18 |
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.