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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 FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Chris Sale |
| C/1B | Tyler Austin |
| 2B | César Hernández |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Teoscar Hernández |
| OF Two | Keon Broxton |
| OF Three | Randal Grichuk |
| Util | Luke Voit |
| Salary | $33,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,500 | 41.87 | 3.64 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,400 | 38.52 | 3.70 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,000 | 37.40 | 3.74 |
| German Márquez | TB | $9,000 | 33.93 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $6,400 | 25.24 | 3.94 |
| Tyler Beede | SF | $5,900 | 23.16 | 3.93 |
| German Márquez | TB | $9,000 | 33.93 | 3.77 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $6,500 | 24.41 | 3.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 12.46 | 3.04 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 12.36 | 2.87 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 12.20 | 2.84 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,400 | 11.94 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $2,500 | 11.39 | 4.56 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,100 | 9.47 | 4.51 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,500 | 9.71 | 3.88 |
| Aramis Garcia | SF | $2,200 | 8.44 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,000 | 11.92 | 2.98 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,700 | 10.78 | 2.91 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,700 | 10.55 | 3.91 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $2,800 | 10.22 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,200 | 9.15 | 4.16 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,700 | 10.55 | 3.91 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $2,400 | 9.17 | 3.82 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $2,800 | 10.22 | 3.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 12.82 | 2.98 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.57 | 3.14 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 12.53 | 2.98 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 12.30 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.01 | 3.82 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,700 | 9.36 | 3.47 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,200 | 10.83 | 3.39 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 14.65 | 3.26 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,700 | 12.41 | 3.35 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 12.02 | 2.79 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,700 | 11.83 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,200 | 9.62 | 4.37 |
| Kelvin Gutierrez | CHC | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.26 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,000 | 11.06 | 3.69 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | NYY | $2,200 | 8.07 | 3.67 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 16.32 | 3.40 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 15.06 | 3.07 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 14.96 | 3.12 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,800 | 13.62 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $2,000 | 9.93 | 4.96 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,300 | 10.57 | 4.60 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,400 | 10.44 | 4.35 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,300 | 9.96 | 4.33 |
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.