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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 | Blake Snell |
| P Two | Zack Godley |
| C | Yan Gomes |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Two | Michael Conforto |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Salary | $45,500 |
| Expected Points | 109.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,600 | 27.59 | 2.03 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $11,000 | 21.07 | 1.92 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,100 | 21.00 | 2.08 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $11,300 | 19.82 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $5,700 | 14.60 | 2.56 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $7,300 | 18.55 | 2.54 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $6,600 | 16.47 | 2.50 |
| Jen-Ho Tseng | ATL | $4,300 | 10.43 | 2.43 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 8.69 | 1.93 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,000 | 7.99 | 2.00 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.73 | 2.09 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,500 | 7.63 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
| Caleb Joseph | BAL | $2,400 | 5.82 | 2.43 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,300 | 7.55 | 2.29 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,100 | 7.06 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,700 | 10.32 | 2.20 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,500 | 10.10 | 2.24 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 9.68 | 2.48 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,400 | 9.36 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,300 | 8.88 | 2.69 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 9.68 | 2.48 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,600 | 8.68 | 2.41 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,500 | 8.27 | 2.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 10.50 | 2.39 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.76 | 1.99 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 9.14 | 2.61 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,700 | 9.04 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 9.14 | 2.61 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,700 | 6.79 | 2.51 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,700 | 9.04 | 2.44 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,400 | 5.87 | 2.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 10.94 | 2.54 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 10.17 | 1.99 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 9.20 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 10.94 | 2.54 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,600 | 5.85 | 2.25 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,300 | 7.34 | 2.22 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,600 | 5.66 | 2.18 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 12.12 | 2.16 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 9.60 | 2.59 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 9.30 | 1.79 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,700 | 9.14 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,200 | 8.65 | 2.70 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 9.60 | 2.59 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,100 | 7.92 | 2.55 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,700 | 6.79 | 2.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $6,300 | 11.73 | 1.86 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 10.78 | 2.20 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,900 | 10.58 | 2.16 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,600 | 10.42 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $3,500 | 9.29 | 2.65 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,500 | 6.62 | 2.65 |
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $3,000 | 7.88 | 2.63 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,700 | 7.06 | 2.61 |
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.