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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 | Noah Syndergaard |
| P Two | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Ian Desmond |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 104.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $9,800 | 19.56 | 2.00 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 19.19 | 1.81 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,100 | 18.60 | 1.84 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,400 | 18.18 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin McHugh | PIT | $8,200 | 17.18 | 2.10 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $9,800 | 19.56 | 2.00 |
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $6,800 | 13.30 | 1.96 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $9,500 | 18.13 | 1.91 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,500 | 9.59 | 1.74 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 8.06 | 2.07 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,900 | 7.64 | 1.56 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 7.53 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $3,000 | 6.56 | 2.19 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,400 | 5.02 | 2.09 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 8.06 | 2.07 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $3,000 | 6.10 | 2.03 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,300 | 9.15 | 1.73 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.91 | 2.34 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 8.67 | 1.70 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 8.53 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,500 | 8.31 | 2.37 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.34 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.91 | 2.34 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,200 | 7.18 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 9.06 | 2.11 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 8.97 | 1.95 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 8.55 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,200 | 7.46 | 2.33 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.66 | 2.30 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,400 | 7.59 | 2.23 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,300 | 7.35 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 10.88 | 1.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.60 | 1.96 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,400 | 9.53 | 1.76 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 8.61 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,200 | 6.89 | 2.15 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $3,000 | 6.34 | 2.11 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,900 | 6.01 | 2.07 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,700 | 7.42 | 2.01 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 10.84 | 1.94 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 9.37 | 1.87 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,600 | 9.10 | 1.98 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,100 | 8.98 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,900 | 7.61 | 2.62 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,500 | 6.24 | 2.50 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,100 | 6.89 | 2.22 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 8.10 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.17 | 2.00 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.75 | 1.85 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.21 | 1.89 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $5,100 | 9.68 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $3,200 | 7.19 | 2.25 |
| Mac Williamson | SF | $3,400 | 7.52 | 2.21 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 8.44 | 2.16 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,900 | 8.35 | 2.14 |
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.