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Optimal Lineup
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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 | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Chris Owings |
| SS | Willy Adames |
| 3B | Marwin González |
| OF One | Raimel Tapia |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | David Dahl |
| Salary | $48,200 |
| Expected Points | 109.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $11,200 | 22.80 | 2.04 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,500 | 21.89 | 2.30 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,000 | 20.05 | 2.00 |
| Mike Minor | TOR | $10,300 | 17.11 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,500 | 21.89 | 2.30 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $11,200 | 22.80 | 2.04 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,000 | 20.05 | 2.00 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $6,000 | 11.97 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,800 | 7.64 | 1.59 |
| Carson Kelly | WSH | $4,200 | 7.47 | 1.78 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,800 | 7.32 | 1.93 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,300 | 6.96 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,200 | 6.56 | 2.98 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,600 | 5.95 | 2.29 |
| Bryan Holaday | ARZ | $2,800 | 5.96 | 2.13 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,300 | 6.96 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $5,100 | 9.49 | 1.86 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 9.31 | 1.61 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,700 | 9.03 | 1.58 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 8.94 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $3,500 | 7.26 | 2.07 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,800 | 7.84 | 2.06 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 8.94 | 2.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 9.36 | 1.91 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 8.33 | 2.25 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,600 | 8.28 | 2.30 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,400 | 8.03 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,400 | 8.03 | 2.36 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,600 | 8.28 | 2.30 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 8.33 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 10.69 | 1.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 9.58 | 2.00 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,900 | 8.86 | 1.81 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,200 | 8.32 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,400 | 7.53 | 2.21 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 9.58 | 2.00 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 10.69 | 1.98 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 5.88 | 1.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 11.38 | 2.00 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,800 | 10.44 | 1.80 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 8.80 | 2.26 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,400 | 7.98 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,100 | 7.41 | 2.39 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 8.80 | 2.26 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 7.55 | 2.22 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,900 | 6.41 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.22 | 1.90 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.74 | 1.88 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,600 | 10.30 | 1.84 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 9.98 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dahl | TB | $4,200 | 9.78 | 2.33 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 9.98 | 2.22 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,600 | 7.77 | 2.16 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,600 | 5.58 | 2.15 |
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.