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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 | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Marwin González |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Carlos González |
| OF Two | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 110.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,400 | 25.63 | 2.25 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,100 | 20.91 | 1.88 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,700 | 18.61 | 1.74 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,000 | 17.49 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,400 | 25.63 | 2.25 |
| Aaron Sanchez | KC | $6,900 | 14.27 | 2.07 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,100 | 14.48 | 2.04 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,000 | 17.49 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,100 | 8.36 | 1.64 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 8.17 | 1.99 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 7.63 | 1.77 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,200 | 7.38 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.38 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,200 | 5.18 | 2.36 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,300 | 5.36 | 2.33 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,900 | 6.23 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 9.57 | 1.74 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 8.97 | 2.24 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 8.97 | 1.83 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 8.84 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 8.01 | 2.43 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,900 | 6.85 | 2.36 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,700 | 8.47 | 2.29 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,600 | 8.08 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,100 | 8.99 | 1.76 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 8.86 | 1.97 |
| Willie Calhoun | TOR | $3,900 | 8.25 | 2.12 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,300 | 6.09 | 2.65 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,800 | 6.89 | 2.46 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.54 | 2.07 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 9.44 | 1.81 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $5,100 | 8.58 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,900 | 6.16 | 2.12 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,900 | 8.18 | 2.10 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,300 | 6.91 | 2.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.68 | 1.79 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,300 | 9.61 | 1.81 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,300 | 9.27 | 1.75 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 9.01 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,600 | 6.18 | 2.38 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,400 | 5.42 | 2.26 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 8.81 | 2.10 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,300 | 9.01 | 2.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.61 | 1.90 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 10.21 | 1.79 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,800 | 10.05 | 1.73 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $5,300 | 9.74 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos González | TB | $3,300 | 8.01 | 2.43 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,900 | 8.94 | 2.29 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CHC | $3,000 | 6.77 | 2.26 |
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.