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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 | Mike Minor |
| P Two | Jake Odorizzi |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Willy Adames |
| 3B | Asdrúbal Cabrera |
| OF One | Jordan Luplow |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Mike Trout |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 109.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Minor | TOR | $8,900 | 18.17 | 2.04 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $11,300 | 18.06 | 1.60 |
| Frankie Montas | SEA | $10,000 | 17.39 | 1.74 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,200 | 16.45 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Sparkman | NYY | $4,200 | 9.30 | 2.21 |
| Mike Minor | TOR | $8,900 | 18.17 | 2.04 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,200 | 16.45 | 1.79 |
| Erick Fedde | CHC | $5,300 | 9.41 | 1.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 9.02 | 1.84 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,300 | 8.72 | 1.65 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,800 | 8.67 | 1.81 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,300 | 8.33 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,300 | 5.53 | 2.40 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,300 | 5.39 | 2.34 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,300 | 7.16 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.75 | 1.91 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,600 | 9.09 | 1.98 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $4,500 | 9.06 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,300 | 7.52 | 2.28 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,900 | 6.60 | 2.28 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,100 | 6.64 | 2.14 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,600 | 7.66 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $5,200 | 9.33 | 1.79 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 9.06 | 1.85 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $4,700 | 8.86 | 1.89 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 8.85 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 8.44 | 2.48 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.98 | 2.41 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,400 | 8.16 | 2.40 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,200 | 7.37 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 10.09 | 2.10 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,500 | 9.87 | 1.79 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,900 | 8.97 | 1.83 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 8.91 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,200 | 7.30 | 2.28 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,400 | 7.34 | 2.16 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 10.09 | 2.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,500 | 10.03 | 1.82 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 9.56 | 1.87 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 9.47 | 2.11 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 8.97 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,500 | 8.34 | 2.38 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 8.25 | 2.36 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,200 | 7.24 | 2.26 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 8.97 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 12.54 | 2.16 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.97 | 2.03 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 10.04 | 1.82 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $5,300 | 9.76 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $3,100 | 7.21 | 2.32 |
| Mac Williamson | SF | $2,900 | 6.63 | 2.29 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,000 | 6.86 | 2.29 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,200 | 9.51 | 2.27 |
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.