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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 | Joe Musgrove |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Grayson Greiner |
| 1B | Niko Goodrum |
| 2B | Chris Owings |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Two | David Dahl |
| OF Three | Nicholas Castellanos |
| Salary | $46,000 |
| Expected Points | 105.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 22.75 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $10,600 | 21.17 | 2.00 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $10,700 | 19.25 | 1.80 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,100 | 18.97 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $6,400 | 16.86 | 2.63 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,000 | 16.92 | 2.12 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $7,900 | 16.70 | 2.11 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 22.75 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $10,000 | 8.33 | 0.83 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 7.96 | 2.09 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 7.87 | 1.75 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,200 | 7.81 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $2,400 | 6.32 | 2.63 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,900 | 6.97 | 2.40 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,600 | 6.06 | 2.33 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,400 | 7.25 | 2.13 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 10.00 | 1.75 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,600 | 8.88 | 0.93 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,900 | 8.78 | 2.25 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 8.59 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,000 | 8.23 | 2.74 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,000 | 7.79 | 2.60 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,700 | 6.64 | 2.46 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,500 | 8.31 | 2.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.65 | 2.10 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 9.11 | 2.02 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $4,000 | 8.74 | 2.19 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,900 | 8.68 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,800 | 6.88 | 2.46 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,900 | 6.85 | 2.36 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,900 | 8.68 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,200 | 9.76 | 0.96 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 9.41 | 1.88 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $8,400 | 9.34 | 1.11 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,900 | 9.17 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,000 | 7.01 | 2.34 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,000 | 6.54 | 2.18 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,100 | 8.20 | 2.00 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $3,000 | 5.97 | 1.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $10,800 | 9.30 | 0.86 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 9.13 | 2.23 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 9.02 | 1.88 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,200 | 8.93 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,300 | 5.63 | 2.45 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.95 | 2.40 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 9.13 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.42 | 1.80 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 10.31 | 1.98 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 10.11 | 2.02 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 9.81 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,500 | 8.94 | 2.55 |
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $2,600 | 6.49 | 2.50 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,000 | 7.21 | 2.40 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,600 | 8.46 | 2.35 |
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.