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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | Matt Olson |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Zack Cozart |
| OF One | Mike Trout |
| OF Two | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 116.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,000 | 27.04 | 2.46 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,800 | 23.82 | 2.21 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,500 | 22.16 | 2.11 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,200 | 20.00 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,000 | 27.04 | 2.46 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,800 | 23.82 | 2.21 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,800 | 19.24 | 2.19 |
| Nick Vincent | TEX | $4,000 | 8.61 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,200 | 9.58 | 1.84 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 7.99 | 2.05 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,300 | 7.78 | 1.81 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $5,500 | 7.62 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,400 | 5.90 | 2.46 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,900 | 6.35 | 2.19 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,900 | 6.30 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,400 | 9.86 | 1.83 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,900 | 9.32 | 1.90 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 9.31 | 1.63 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,400 | 8.95 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,400 | 8.14 | 2.39 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,200 | 7.34 | 2.29 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,800 | 8.64 | 2.27 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 8.37 | 2.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,100 | 9.60 | 1.88 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,500 | 8.87 | 2.54 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $4,000 | 8.53 | 2.13 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,400 | 8.19 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,400 | 6.47 | 2.70 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $3,500 | 8.87 | 2.54 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,900 | 6.74 | 2.32 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 7.83 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,600 | 10.11 | 1.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $9,200 | 9.77 | 1.06 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 8.93 | 2.29 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 8.66 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 8.93 | 2.29 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 6.45 | 2.08 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 6.92 | 1.98 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,500 | 6.90 | 1.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,500 | 9.99 | 1.82 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,500 | 9.57 | 2.13 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,000 | 9.44 | 1.89 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,700 | 9.41 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,300 | 6.20 | 2.70 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.54 | 2.42 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 8.39 | 2.27 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,100 | 6.91 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.71 | 2.09 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.14 | 1.89 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,800 | 10.63 | 1.83 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.09 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,600 | 8.70 | 2.42 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,000 | 6.79 | 2.26 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,800 | 6.14 | 2.19 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,100 | 8.89 | 2.17 |
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.