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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 | José Ureña |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Nick Hundley |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Rajai Davis |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $42,900 |
| Expected Points | 107.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,200 | 28.81 | 2.18 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,500 | 26.13 | 2.27 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,800 | 24.36 | 2.26 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $11,200 | 22.55 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ureña | ARZ | $4,100 | 11.29 | 2.75 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,000 | 20.28 | 2.54 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $5,300 | 13.01 | 2.45 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $6,000 | 13.99 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.15 | 1.77 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 8.13 | 2.08 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 7.76 | 2.15 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 7.47 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,600 | 6.63 | 2.55 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,200 | 5.37 | 2.44 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,600 | 6.15 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 9.36 | 2.67 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,100 | 9.07 | 2.21 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 9.04 | 2.05 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,500 | 9.01 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 9.36 | 2.67 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 7.81 | 2.60 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 9.56 | 2.17 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,100 | 9.21 | 2.25 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,200 | 9.13 | 2.17 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 8.87 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,000 | 4.91 | 2.45 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,600 | 6.18 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 10.64 | 2.42 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.52 | 1.94 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 9.42 | 1.92 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 8.97 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,000 | 4.91 | 2.45 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 10.64 | 2.42 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,700 | 6.27 | 2.32 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,800 | 6.42 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $4,400 | 10.46 | 2.38 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 9.38 | 2.23 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 9.35 | 1.80 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,500 | 9.02 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,700 | 7.78 | 2.88 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,600 | 6.18 | 2.38 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $4,400 | 10.46 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 10.92 | 2.14 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 10.55 | 2.07 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,600 | 10.50 | 1.87 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.40 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,600 | 7.51 | 2.89 |
| Rajai Davis | BOS | $2,600 | 7.51 | 2.89 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,700 | 9.92 | 2.68 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,100 | 8.27 | 2.67 |
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.