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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 | Rich Hill |
| P Two | Brandon Woodruff |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Buster Posey |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Wilmer Difo |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Víctor Robles |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Salary | $39,300 |
| Expected Points | 103.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,400 | 24.72 | 2.63 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,600 | 23.82 | 1.89 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $10,300 | 20.83 | 2.02 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,900 | 20.45 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,400 | 24.72 | 2.63 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $7,600 | 19.14 | 2.52 |
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $6,300 | 15.57 | 2.47 |
| Garrett Richards | MIL | $6,400 | 15.38 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 8.16 | 2.09 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,600 | 7.53 | 2.90 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,800 | 7.20 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,600 | 7.53 | 2.90 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Caleb Joseph | BAL | $2,300 | 5.39 | 2.34 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,500 | 5.82 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 10.28 | 1.98 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,200 | 10.28 | 1.98 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 10.06 | 1.83 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 9.93 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,600 | 7.53 | 2.90 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,700 | 6.86 | 2.54 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,700 | 8.65 | 2.34 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,700 | 8.64 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,300 | 10.52 | 2.45 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,200 | 10.42 | 2.00 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 10.03 | 1.89 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,900 | 9.17 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 8.41 | 2.55 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,900 | 7.13 | 2.46 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,300 | 10.52 | 2.45 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $3,400 | 8.16 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 11.07 | 2.09 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,100 | 8.96 | 2.19 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,200 | 8.54 | 2.03 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,400 | 8.43 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,900 | 7.13 | 2.46 |
| Adrián Sanchez | CHC | $2,600 | 6.12 | 2.35 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 5.42 | 2.26 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 6.02 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 10.20 | 1.85 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 10.06 | 1.83 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.88 | 1.98 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 9.53 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 8.41 | 2.55 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,700 | 6.86 | 2.54 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,700 | 8.64 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 11.23 | 2.01 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 11.17 | 2.03 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 10.93 | 1.95 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,300 | 10.52 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Víctor Robles | CHC | $2,400 | 7.04 | 2.93 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,300 | 10.52 | 2.45 |
| Lane Adams | NYM | $2,500 | 6.12 | 2.45 |
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.