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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 | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| P Two | Trevor Bauer |
| C | Danny Jansen |
| 1B | Renato Núñez |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Juan Lagares |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | César Puello |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 110 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,200 | 23.46 | 2.09 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $11,200 | 22.75 | 2.03 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,500 | 19.26 | 2.03 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,800 | 18.59 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,800 | 18.59 | 2.11 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,200 | 23.46 | 2.09 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,500 | 19.26 | 2.03 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $11,200 | 22.75 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $4,000 | 7.92 | 1.98 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $3,900 | 7.78 | 1.99 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,800 | 7.72 | 1.61 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,400 | 7.52 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,200 | 5.53 | 2.52 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,600 | 5.97 | 2.30 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 10.15 | 1.85 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,100 | 9.85 | 1.93 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $0 | 9.21 | 0.00 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $0 | 9.10 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.34 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,700 | 6.22 | 2.30 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,800 | 6.17 | 2.20 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,000 | 6.56 | 2.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 10.04 | 2.14 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $6,400 | 8.36 | 1.31 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 8.16 | 1.77 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,100 | 8.08 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,500 | 7.06 | 2.82 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $2,800 | 7.33 | 2.62 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.46 | 2.39 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.80 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $10,000 | 11.79 | 1.18 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,500 | 9.83 | 1.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 9.53 | 1.98 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $7,800 | 9.02 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,000 | 8.61 | 2.15 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,300 | 8.58 | 1.99 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 9.53 | 1.98 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $9,000 | 11.80 | 1.31 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $7,800 | 10.15 | 1.30 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,600 | 9.79 | 1.75 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,100 | 9.44 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,400 | 8.53 | 2.51 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,100 | 9.44 | 2.30 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,000 | 6.48 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $0 | 12.39 | 0.00 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 11.32 | 1.95 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.06 | 1.94 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $0 | 10.43 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,500 | 6.12 | 2.45 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,500 | 8.58 | 2.45 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $3,400 | 8.09 | 2.38 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $3,300 | 7.68 | 2.33 |
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.