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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 | Gio González |
| P Two | José Berríos |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Eddie Rosario |
| OF Two | Grégor Blanco |
| OF Three | Max Kepler |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 110.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Berríos | OAK | $11,000 | 22.94 | 2.09 |
| Gio González | CHC | $10,100 | 18.86 | 1.87 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $17,000 | 18.08 | 1.06 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $14,100 | 17.59 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $5,500 | 11.73 | 2.13 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $11,000 | 22.94 | 2.09 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $7,700 | 16.11 | 2.09 |
| Ian Kennedy | NYY | $7,200 | 14.34 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 8.56 | 2.09 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $7,000 | 7.52 | 1.07 |
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,400 | 7.50 | 2.21 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,400 | 7.44 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | TB | $3,400 | 7.50 | 2.21 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,600 | 5.74 | 2.21 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,900 | 6.35 | 2.19 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 8.56 | 2.09 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $0 | 8.67 | 0.00 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,800 | 8.63 | 1.80 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,000 | 8.34 | 2.09 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $3,000 | 7.50 | 2.50 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,100 | 7.39 | 2.38 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,600 | 8.23 | 2.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 9.05 | 2.32 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $9,000 | 8.99 | 1.00 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 8.78 | 1.99 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,700 | 8.41 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,300 | 8.26 | 2.50 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,200 | 7.71 | 2.41 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $3,100 | 7.39 | 2.38 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,200 | 7.54 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.29 | 2.14 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 8.97 | 2.42 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,600 | 8.94 | 1.94 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $10,500 | 8.25 | 0.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 8.97 | 2.42 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,900 | 6.97 | 2.40 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 6.34 | 2.35 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,400 | 7.94 | 2.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 10.32 | 2.19 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 9.15 | 2.03 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $9,000 | 8.99 | 1.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $11,300 | 8.80 | 0.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,200 | 7.71 | 2.41 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,200 | 7.08 | 2.21 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 10.32 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.95 | 1.92 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 10.36 | 2.16 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,800 | 9.84 | 1.70 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,900 | 9.80 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $2,900 | 8.44 | 2.91 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $3,000 | 7.83 | 2.61 |
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $2,900 | 7.53 | 2.59 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,200 | 8.09 | 2.53 |
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.