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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 | David Price |
| P Two | James Paxton |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Christian Villanueva |
| OF One | Cameron Maybin |
| OF Two | Adam Duvall |
| OF Three | Domingo Santana |
| Salary | $46,400 |
| Expected Points | 106.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $16,100 | 26.16 | 1.62 |
| David Price | BOS | $12,100 | 23.51 | 1.94 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $16,300 | 23.21 | 1.42 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $15,500 | 21.82 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Mengden | SEA | $6,600 | 14.35 | 2.17 |
| Steven Brault | LAD | $5,400 | 10.86 | 2.01 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,600 | 18.92 | 1.97 |
| James Shields | MIN | $5,400 | 10.57 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $9,200 | 8.85 | 0.96 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,700 | 8.00 | 1.70 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 6.92 | 1.87 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $4,500 | 6.55 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freitas | TEX | $2,600 | 5.57 | 2.14 |
| Bryan Holaday | ARZ | $2,100 | 4.48 | 2.13 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,900 | 5.95 | 2.05 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $3,200 | 6.47 | 2.02 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,300 | 8.79 | 2.04 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,300 | 8.78 | 2.04 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,500 | 8.60 | 1.91 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,300 | 8.42 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,800 | 7.76 | 2.77 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,600 | 8.04 | 2.23 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,800 | 6.22 | 2.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 9.76 | 2.22 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $5,200 | 8.77 | 1.69 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 8.73 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 9.76 | 2.22 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 7.04 | 2.20 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.17 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $9,100 | 8.79 | 0.97 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $9,500 | 8.74 | 0.92 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 8.57 | 2.14 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 8.35 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,600 | 8.18 | 3.15 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,900 | 7.30 | 2.52 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 8.35 | 2.38 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,600 | 5.89 | 2.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.93 | 2.02 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,600 | 9.35 | 1.67 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,000 | 8.90 | 2.22 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $8,600 | 8.07 | 0.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $2,500 | 7.15 | 2.86 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 7.85 | 2.31 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,500 | 5.68 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $11,100 | 10.93 | 0.98 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $11,200 | 10.60 | 0.95 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,100 | 10.08 | 1.98 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $11,600 | 9.68 | 0.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Maybin | PIT | $2,700 | 7.33 | 2.71 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $3,000 | 7.95 | 2.65 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $3,400 | 8.78 | 2.58 |
| Jake Smolinski | SEA | $2,400 | 6.10 | 2.54 |
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.