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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 | Rich Hill |
| P Two | Dylan Bundy |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Three | José Osuna |
| Salary | $40,400 |
| Expected Points | 102.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,300 | 28.25 | 2.12 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $12,500 | 24.56 | 1.96 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,500 | 24.15 | 2.30 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $12,200 | 23.53 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $7,300 | 20.49 | 2.81 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $5,500 | 14.61 | 2.66 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $6,100 | 15.38 | 2.52 |
| Clayton Richard | SD | $4,700 | 11.57 | 2.46 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 9.52 | 2.12 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 8.30 | 2.02 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,300 | 8.20 | 1.91 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,700 | 7.54 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,200 | 5.63 | 2.56 |
| Caleb Joseph | BAL | $2,400 | 5.76 | 2.40 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,400 | 5.70 | 2.38 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 10.66 | 2.27 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,500 | 9.71 | 2.16 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.49 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,500 | 9.49 | 2.71 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,000 | 7.77 | 2.59 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,800 | 9.13 | 2.40 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.49 | 2.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.75 | 1.95 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 9.48 | 2.15 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $5,100 | 9.46 | 1.85 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 8.98 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,000 | 5.17 | 2.58 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 8.71 | 2.49 |
| Alex Blandino | PHI | $2,800 | 6.44 | 2.30 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,600 | 8.20 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 10.59 | 2.35 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $9,700 | 10.21 | 1.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,000 | 9.63 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,000 | 5.17 | 2.58 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,600 | 6.11 | 2.35 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 10.59 | 2.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 11.29 | 2.05 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,400 | 10.22 | 1.89 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 9.62 | 2.05 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,500 | 9.52 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 8.35 | 2.46 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 6.53 | 2.42 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.34 | 2.35 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $3,100 | 7.15 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 11.79 | 2.11 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $5,200 | 11.61 | 2.23 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $5,200 | 10.74 | 2.07 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,800 | 10.40 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,800 | 7.62 | 2.72 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,000 | 7.77 | 2.59 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,400 | 6.23 | 2.59 |
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.