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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 | Corey Kluber |
| P Two | Garrett Richards |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Cody Bellinger |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Two | Domingo Santana |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Salary | $47,200 |
| Expected Points | 118.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,200 | 30.78 | 2.52 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,700 | 30.31 | 2.83 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,500 | 30.14 | 2.62 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,600 | 25.61 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,700 | 30.31 | 2.83 |
| Garrett Richards | MIL | $6,800 | 18.79 | 2.76 |
| Clayton Richard | SD | $5,400 | 14.78 | 2.74 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $5,700 | 15.21 | 2.67 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 9.09 | 1.93 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,300 | 7.95 | 2.41 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,800 | 7.46 | 1.55 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 6.95 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,300 | 7.95 | 2.41 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 6.53 | 2.18 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,700 | 5.73 | 2.12 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,900 | 6.12 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,700 | 9.43 | 2.01 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 9.23 | 1.92 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 8.97 | 1.73 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 6.69 | 2.48 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,900 | 6.74 | 2.32 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 6.91 | 2.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.19 | 1.96 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 9.94 | 2.11 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,800 | 8.83 | 2.32 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 8.55 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 8.35 | 2.61 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,800 | 8.83 | 2.32 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 8.55 | 2.19 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,100 | 6.80 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 8.74 | 2.24 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 8.64 | 1.76 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,900 | 8.20 | 2.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 8.08 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 8.74 | 2.24 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,200 | 6.76 | 2.11 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,900 | 8.20 | 2.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 10.22 | 2.32 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,700 | 9.94 | 2.11 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 9.24 | 2.01 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 8.74 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 6.69 | 2.48 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $2,900 | 6.74 | 2.32 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 10.22 | 2.32 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,800 | 8.53 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,300 | 11.17 | 2.11 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 10.41 | 1.93 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,900 | 9.71 | 1.98 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,700 | 9.43 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,200 | 8.35 | 2.61 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,800 | 8.83 | 2.32 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $3,500 | 7.88 | 2.25 |
| Preston Tucker | NYM | $2,600 | 5.85 | 2.25 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.