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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 | James Paxton |
| P Two | Blake Snell |
| C | Danny Jansen |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Two | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Three | Yasiel Puig |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 114.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,700 | 23.69 | 2.21 |
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,600 | 21.82 | 2.27 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,900 | 18.85 | 1.90 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,000 | 17.40 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $9,600 | 21.82 | 2.27 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,700 | 23.69 | 2.21 |
| Glenn Sparkman | NYY | $5,700 | 11.12 | 1.95 |
| Reynaldo López | MIN | $5,900 | 11.37 | 1.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,600 | 7.81 | 1.70 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,700 | 7.58 | 1.61 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,700 | 7.03 | 1.90 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,300 | 7.02 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,100 | 5.95 | 2.83 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,800 | 6.02 | 2.15 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,900 | 6.20 | 2.14 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,300 | 7.02 | 2.13 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,800 | 9.70 | 1.67 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $5,000 | 9.19 | 1.84 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,900 | 9.13 | 1.55 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 8.86 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,700 | 7.47 | 2.77 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,900 | 7.00 | 2.41 |
| Garrett Cooper | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.82 | 2.37 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,300 | 7.80 | 2.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,900 | 9.74 | 1.99 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,000 | 8.90 | 2.23 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,200 | 8.88 | 1.71 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,700 | 8.17 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,500 | 6.84 | 2.73 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,100 | 7.26 | 2.34 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,800 | 6.33 | 2.26 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,000 | 8.90 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 10.59 | 2.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,200 | 9.56 | 1.84 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.10 | 2.07 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,800 | 8.67 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 8.20 | 2.21 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,700 | 8.05 | 2.17 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,500 | 7.56 | 2.16 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.10 | 2.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 11.06 | 1.97 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,900 | 9.51 | 1.94 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,400 | 9.29 | 1.72 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,700 | 9.01 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 8.70 | 2.42 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,000 | 6.63 | 2.21 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,000 | 8.21 | 2.05 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,300 | 8.84 | 2.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 9.49 | 1.86 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $5,300 | 9.41 | 1.78 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $5,100 | 9.11 | 1.79 |
| Austin Meadows | LAD | $5,600 | 9.10 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $3,100 | 7.68 | 2.48 |
| Stephen Piscotty | SEA | $3,700 | 8.13 | 2.20 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $3,900 | 8.53 | 2.19 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,700 | 8.03 | 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.