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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 | Charlie Morton |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Pedro Álvarez |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Pedro Álvarez |
| OF One | Domingo Santana |
| OF Two | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Three | Harrison Bader |
| Salary | $47,900 |
| Expected Points | 109.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,600 | 21.70 | 1.87 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $11,100 | 19.86 | 1.79 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $9,500 | 19.51 | 2.05 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $7,300 | 17.02 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $7,300 | 17.02 | 2.33 |
| Nick Tropeano | MIL | $5,400 | 11.99 | 2.22 |
| Dillon Peters | ARZ | $5,000 | 10.71 | 2.14 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,600 | 16.09 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $9,100 | 8.12 | 0.89 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,500 | 7.80 | 2.23 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,100 | 7.72 | 1.88 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,700 | 7.46 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $2,700 | 7.46 | 2.76 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,800 | 6.87 | 2.45 |
| Jett Bandy | CLE | $2,900 | 6.82 | 2.35 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,500 | 7.80 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 10.18 | 2.00 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,600 | 9.94 | 2.76 |
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,000 | 9.42 | 3.14 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,700 | 8.76 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,000 | 9.42 | 3.14 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,600 | 9.94 | 2.76 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,200 | 8.27 | 2.58 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.43 | 1.89 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,300 | 8.94 | 2.08 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 8.69 | 2.17 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,000 | 8.65 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,000 | 7.60 | 2.53 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,100 | 7.56 | 2.44 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,100 | 7.54 | 2.43 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 8.69 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 9.30 | 1.90 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.22 | 1.81 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $9,800 | 8.90 | 0.91 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,800 | 8.00 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.35 | 2.27 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,900 | 6.31 | 2.18 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,900 | 6.28 | 2.17 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,800 | 8.00 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,000 | 9.42 | 3.14 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 9.04 | 2.05 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 8.67 | 1.73 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $4,100 | 8.07 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvarez | BAL | $3,000 | 9.42 | 3.14 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,600 | 6.52 | 2.51 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,900 | 7.19 | 2.48 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,000 | 7.37 | 2.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 10.33 | 1.99 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,800 | 10.32 | 2.15 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.32 | 1.91 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $11,500 | 10.24 | 0.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,600 | 7.31 | 2.81 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,800 | 7.73 | 2.76 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,700 | 7.41 | 2.74 |
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.