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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 | Tanner Roark |
| P Two | Jake Arrieta |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Chris Taylor |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Tyler Saladino |
| OF One | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Two | Lane Adams |
| OF Three | Austin Hays |
| Salary | $41,600 |
| Expected Points | 97.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $11,300 | 20.65 | 1.83 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $11,500 | 19.19 | 1.67 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $9,200 | 18.86 | 2.05 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $7,400 | 18.80 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $7,400 | 18.80 | 2.54 |
| Gabriel Ynoa | BAL | $4,900 | 12.00 | 2.45 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,100 | 18.50 | 2.28 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $7,800 | 17.46 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 7.77 | 2.10 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.30 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,000 | 7.61 | 1.90 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,400 | 7.07 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.30 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,300 | 5.01 | 2.18 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,900 | 6.09 | 2.10 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 7.77 | 2.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 10.41 | 1.89 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 10.23 | 1.93 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,500 | 9.79 | 2.18 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,800 | 9.71 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,700 | 8.88 | 2.40 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,500 | 8.17 | 2.33 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,000 | 6.90 | 2.30 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,800 | 8.54 | 2.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 10.20 | 1.89 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,900 | 9.82 | 2.00 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,200 | 9.66 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,200 | 5.06 | 2.30 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 8.57 | 2.26 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $4,300 | 9.37 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 10.99 | 2.07 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,600 | 10.16 | 1.81 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 8.57 | 2.20 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $3,000 | 6.65 | 2.22 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 8.57 | 2.20 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,800 | 5.96 | 2.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 11.39 | 2.19 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $5,500 | 10.37 | 1.89 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 10.23 | 1.93 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $4,400 | 9.37 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,200 | 5.06 | 2.30 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 11.39 | 2.19 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,800 | 5.96 | 2.13 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $4,400 | 9.37 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 10.41 | 1.89 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.23 | 1.79 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,700 | 10.05 | 2.14 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,700 | 8.05 | 2.98 |
| Lane Adams | NYM | $2,100 | 5.90 | 2.81 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $3,400 | 8.07 | 2.37 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
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.