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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 FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Erick Fedde |
| C/1B | Rowdy Tellez |
| 2B | Joe Panik |
| SS | Asdrúbal Cabrera |
| 3B | Jeimer Candelario |
| OF One | Grégor Blanco |
| OF Two | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Three | Billy McKinney |
| Util | Ji-Man Choi |
| Salary | $28,600 |
| Expected Points | 117.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $9,800 | 36.78 | 3.75 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $10,400 | 35.14 | 3.38 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $7,300 | 30.77 | 4.22 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,500 | 30.16 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Fedde | CHC | $6,200 | 26.59 | 4.29 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $6,200 | 26.22 | 4.23 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $7,300 | 30.77 | 4.22 |
| Ryan Borucki | KC | $6,300 | 25.84 | 4.10 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,700 | 12.41 | 4.59 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 12.21 | 2.91 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,900 | 11.63 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,700 | 12.41 | 4.59 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,100 | 9.33 | 4.44 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,300 | 9.46 | 4.11 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 11.93 | 3.14 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 11.93 | 3.14 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,300 | 11.69 | 3.54 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 11.22 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,200 | 9.87 | 4.48 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,100 | 9.21 | 4.39 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,400 | 10.26 | 4.27 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,100 | 8.44 | 4.02 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 11.79 | 2.95 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 11.79 | 2.95 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 11.65 | 3.07 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 11.19 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,700 | 10.91 | 4.04 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,700 | 10.91 | 4.04 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 12.43 | 2.89 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,200 | 11.69 | 3.65 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,700 | 11.66 | 3.15 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,700 | 11.66 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,500 | 9.67 | 3.87 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,500 | 9.67 | 3.87 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,400 | 8.92 | 3.71 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,500 | 9.20 | 3.68 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 13.76 | 2.93 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $3,400 | 13.69 | 4.03 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,300 | 13.17 | 3.99 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,500 | 12.34 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Holliday | DET | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
| Billy McKinney | DET | $2,700 | 11.29 | 4.18 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
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.