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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 | Patrick Corbin |
| C/1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Ildemaro Vargas |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | Marco Hernández |
| OF One | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Two | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Three | Jarrod Dyson |
| Util | Trevor Story |
| Salary | $31,700 |
| Expected Points | 127.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,800 | 37.71 | 3.49 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $9,800 | 34.87 | 3.56 |
| Spencer Turnbull | CHW | $7,800 | 30.68 | 3.93 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,700 | 29.74 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Turnbull | CHW | $7,800 | 30.68 | 3.93 |
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $7,000 | 26.22 | 3.75 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $6,500 | 24.26 | 3.73 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,600 | 27.65 | 3.64 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 14.02 | 3.05 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 13.21 | 3.07 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,500 | 12.53 | 2.78 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $8,500 | 11.93 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,000 | 9.32 | 4.66 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,200 | 8.79 | 4.00 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,300 | 9.19 | 4.00 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 8.37 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,000 | 11.60 | 2.90 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $8,000 | 10.85 | 1.36 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $3,400 | 10.50 | 3.09 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,700 | 10.15 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,400 | 9.73 | 4.06 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,200 | 8.72 | 3.96 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,300 | 9.08 | 3.95 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,700 | 10.15 | 3.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 15.21 | 3.31 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 13.49 | 3.07 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 13.24 | 3.31 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 12.27 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,000 | 11.04 | 5.52 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,100 | 11.67 | 3.76 |
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,100 | 7.29 | 3.47 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,400 | 11.43 | 3.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 15.34 | 3.26 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 13.74 | 3.12 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 12.55 | 2.79 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,900 | 12.40 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Hernández | BOS | $2,000 | 8.77 | 4.39 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,300 | 8.87 | 3.86 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,700 | 10.03 | 3.71 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,100 | 7.67 | 3.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.41 | 3.21 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 14.68 | 3.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 14.01 | 3.34 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,900 | 13.08 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $2,200 | 9.48 | 4.31 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,700 | 11.31 | 4.19 |
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,200 | 8.81 | 4.01 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,900 | 11.53 | 3.98 |
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.