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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 | Miles Mikolas |
| P Two | Tanner Roark |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Yangervis Solarte |
| SS | Andrew Romine |
| 3B | Mike Moustakas |
| OF One | Jon Jay |
| OF Two | Andrew Romine |
| OF Three | Trey Mancini |
| Salary | $43,600 |
| Expected Points | 98.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $10,200 | 19.60 | 1.92 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $11,000 | 19.57 | 1.78 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $9,500 | 17.69 | 1.86 |
| Vince Velasquez | HOU | $14,600 | 17.68 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Leake | TEX | $4,600 | 10.74 | 2.33 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $7,400 | 17.18 | 2.32 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $6,700 | 14.58 | 2.18 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,000 | 14.96 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 8.60 | 1.91 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,900 | 8.38 | 2.15 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 8.27 | 2.30 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,500 | 7.97 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,400 | 5.64 | 2.35 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 8.27 | 2.30 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 7.10 | 2.29 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,500 | 7.97 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,600 | 10.47 | 2.28 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $10,100 | 9.02 | 0.89 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,100 | 8.98 | 2.19 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,700 | 8.85 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 8.66 | 2.47 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.22 | 2.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,200 | 9.54 | 1.83 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $7,000 | 9.04 | 1.29 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 8.93 | 1.90 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,900 | 8.26 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.33 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 7.95 | 2.27 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 8.25 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 9.37 | 1.91 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.31 | 1.94 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 8.54 | 2.19 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,000 | 5.09 | 2.54 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $3,100 | 7.38 | 2.38 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,400 | 5.42 | 2.26 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,500 | 10.19 | 2.26 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 9.85 | 1.76 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,600 | 9.50 | 2.06 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,700 | 8.95 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Headley | SD | $2,700 | 6.27 | 2.32 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,500 | 10.19 | 2.26 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 8.25 | 2.23 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.47 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.43 | 2.08 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,100 | 10.82 | 2.12 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 10.61 | 1.83 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,900 | 10.61 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,800 | 7.20 | 2.57 |
| Andrew Romine | TEX | $2,000 | 5.09 | 2.54 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
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.