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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 | Walker Buehler |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | David Dahl |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 113.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,900 | 21.74 | 2.20 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,700 | 19.86 | 1.86 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $8,600 | 18.86 | 2.19 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,700 | 18.84 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $7,500 | 17.14 | 2.29 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,900 | 21.74 | 2.20 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $8,600 | 18.86 | 2.19 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,700 | 18.84 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 8.03 | 1.91 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 7.98 | 1.63 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,100 | 7.70 | 1.88 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,200 | 7.33 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,700 | 6.51 | 2.41 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,300 | 5.41 | 2.35 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,800 | 6.19 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 11.64 | 2.01 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 9.39 | 2.41 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,800 | 9.11 | 1.90 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,000 | 9.06 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 9.39 | 2.41 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,400 | 7.94 | 2.33 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,100 | 7.13 | 2.30 |
| Garrett Cooper | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.08 | 2.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.94 | 2.16 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 9.00 | 1.96 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,200 | 8.97 | 2.14 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,000 | 8.48 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,700 | 7.14 | 2.64 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,800 | 7.10 | 2.54 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,300 | 7.84 | 2.37 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,000 | 6.80 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 9.75 | 1.91 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,900 | 9.12 | 1.86 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 9.11 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 9.01 | 2.25 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,800 | 6.23 | 2.22 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,200 | 6.75 | 2.11 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,600 | 10.20 | 1.82 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,800 | 9.27 | 1.93 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,100 | 8.72 | 2.13 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 8.66 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,100 | 8.72 | 2.13 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $3,300 | 6.75 | 2.05 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,000 | 8.11 | 2.03 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,700 | 11.37 | 1.99 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.36 | 2.06 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,900 | 10.85 | 1.84 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.63 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,100 | 7.48 | 2.41 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,600 | 8.33 | 2.31 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $2,800 | 6.35 | 2.27 |
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.