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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 | Danny Duffy |
| P Two | Charlie Morton |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Ryan Braun |
| 2B | Hernán Pérez |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Hernán Pérez |
| OF Two | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $45,200 |
| Expected Points | 105.37 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,400 | 22.75 | 2.00 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $11,200 | 20.32 | 1.81 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,800 | 17.18 | 2.20 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $8,100 | 16.94 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $4,300 | 13.84 | 3.22 |
| Austin Bibens-Dirkx | TOR | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $5,100 | 11.26 | 2.21 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,800 | 17.18 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 8.32 | 2.08 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,000 | 7.21 | 2.40 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $3,300 | 7.11 | 2.15 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,500 | 6.86 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,300 | 5.76 | 2.50 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,000 | 7.21 | 2.40 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,500 | 5.94 | 2.38 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.14 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,900 | 9.41 | 2.41 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,100 | 9.26 | 2.26 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,300 | 8.71 | 2.03 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,800 | 8.71 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,900 | 9.41 | 2.41 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.39 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 7.87 | 2.38 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,700 | 8.69 | 2.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 9.48 | 2.06 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,600 | 9.17 | 1.99 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,000 | 9.15 | 2.29 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,600 | 8.66 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,900 | 7.63 | 2.63 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,600 | 8.66 | 2.40 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,600 | 6.13 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,500 | 10.26 | 1.87 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,600 | 8.70 | 1.89 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,500 | 8.68 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | COL | $5,100 | 8.30 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $3,000 | 6.95 | 2.32 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 6.12 | 2.27 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,800 | 6.19 | 2.21 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,700 | 7.59 | 2.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,200 | 10.24 | 1.97 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,400 | 9.59 | 2.18 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,500 | 8.85 | 1.97 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 8.69 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 8.28 | 2.51 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,200 | 7.54 | 2.35 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,500 | 8.23 | 2.35 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,600 | 6.01 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 12.12 | 2.24 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $6,000 | 11.40 | 1.90 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $4,700 | 10.75 | 2.29 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,900 | 9.41 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,900 | 7.63 | 2.63 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,700 | 6.70 | 2.48 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $3,400 | 8.41 | 2.47 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,200 | 7.82 | 2.44 |
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.