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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 | Zack Greinke |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Greg Bird |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Carlos González |
| Salary | $33,100 |
| Expected Points | 127.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 41.87 | 3.74 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,900 | 39.23 | 3.60 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,400 | 28.58 | 3.40 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $8,900 | 27.28 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 41.87 | 3.74 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,900 | 39.23 | 3.60 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,400 | 28.58 | 3.40 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $8,900 | 27.28 | 3.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 12.28 | 3.72 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 9.28 | 3.31 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,500 | 8.36 | 3.34 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,700 | 7.85 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 12.28 | 3.72 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,500 | 8.36 | 3.34 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 9.28 | 3.31 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,200 | 6.91 | 3.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,200 | 13.07 | 3.11 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,000 | 11.56 | 3.85 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $2,800 | 10.74 | 3.84 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,500 | 9.52 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,000 | 11.56 | 3.85 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $2,800 | 10.74 | 3.84 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,500 | 9.52 | 3.81 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,500 | 9.29 | 3.72 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 11.55 | 3.04 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,100 | 11.11 | 3.58 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,100 | 11.11 | 3.58 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,900 | 10.49 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,900 | 10.49 | 3.62 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,100 | 11.11 | 3.58 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,100 | 11.11 | 3.58 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,500 | 8.39 | 3.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 12.66 | 3.17 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 12.59 | 3.70 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 9.52 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,400 | 12.59 | 3.70 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,500 | 9.06 | 3.62 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 12.66 | 3.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $3,800 | 11.55 | 3.04 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 10.91 | 3.12 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 10.91 | 3.12 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 9.58 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,200 | 7.86 | 3.57 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 10.91 | 3.12 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 10.91 | 3.12 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $3,800 | 11.55 | 3.04 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,300 | 16.69 | 3.88 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,100 | 13.10 | 4.23 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,100 | 13.09 | 4.22 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $2,900 | 12.26 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $2,000 | 9.07 | 4.54 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,100 | 13.10 | 4.23 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $2,900 | 12.26 | 4.23 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,100 | 13.09 | 4.22 |
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.