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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 | Blake Snell |
| P Two | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| C | J.T. Realmuto |
| 1B | Marwin González |
| 2B | Yairo Muñoz |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Miguel Andújar |
| OF One | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Gregory Polanco |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 114 |
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 | $10,000 | 23.02 | 2.30 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,400 | 20.31 | 1.95 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,200 | 18.94 | 2.06 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,200 | 16.57 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,000 | 23.02 | 2.30 |
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $7,800 | 16.36 | 2.10 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,200 | 18.94 | 2.06 |
| Aaron Sanchez | KC | $6,900 | 13.82 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 8.53 | 1.98 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,200 | 7.44 | 1.77 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $7,000 | 7.40 | 1.06 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,500 | 7.33 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,500 | 5.97 | 2.39 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,700 | 6.14 | 2.27 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,500 | 5.58 | 2.23 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $3,200 | 6.81 | 2.13 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,400 | 9.67 | 1.79 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $6,800 | 9.19 | 1.35 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 9.09 | 1.57 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,900 | 8.97 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 8.11 | 2.62 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,100 | 7.65 | 2.47 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $3,900 | 8.97 | 2.30 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,300 | 7.50 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,100 | 9.48 | 1.86 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,100 | 9.12 | 2.22 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,600 | 8.91 | 2.47 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $6,000 | 8.72 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,600 | 8.91 | 2.47 |
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,900 | 6.89 | 2.37 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,800 | 6.44 | 2.30 |
| Thairo Estrada | DET | $2,700 | 6.22 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $0 | 11.25 | 0.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 9.48 | 2.20 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $5,200 | 9.02 | 1.73 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 8.96 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 9.48 | 2.20 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,200 | 6.91 | 2.16 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,600 | 7.52 | 2.09 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,600 | 7.49 | 2.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $0 | 11.82 | 0.00 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,100 | 10.12 | 1.98 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $0 | 9.29 | 0.00 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 8.72 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar | DET | $2,900 | 7.37 | 2.54 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,000 | 7.30 | 2.43 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,800 | 6.13 | 2.19 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $3,100 | 6.70 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.59 | 2.00 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,700 | 10.49 | 1.84 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 10.01 | 1.92 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $0 | 9.96 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.46 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,900 | 8.63 | 2.21 |
| Gregory Polanco | LAD | $4,200 | 9.23 | 2.20 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,400 | 7.44 | 2.19 |
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.