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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 | José Berríos |
| P Two | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | Yonder Alonso |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Two | David Dahl |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 108.27 |
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 | $11,500 | 22.22 | 1.93 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $11,000 | 21.17 | 1.92 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,700 | 19.54 | 2.25 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $11,100 | 17.71 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,700 | 19.54 | 2.25 |
| Elieser Hernandez | ARZ | $6,500 | 14.04 | 2.16 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,500 | 15.45 | 2.06 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $6,600 | 13.55 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 8.80 | 2.05 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $3,200 | 8.27 | 2.58 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 8.26 | 1.97 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,600 | 7.48 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,300 | 6.25 | 2.72 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $3,200 | 8.27 | 2.58 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,100 | 4.94 | 2.35 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 7.21 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 9.66 | 2.10 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $4,900 | 9.45 | 1.93 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,600 | 9.41 | 2.05 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $5,100 | 9.28 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,800 | 7.61 | 2.72 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,400 | 8.22 | 2.42 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,700 | 6.44 | 2.39 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,600 | 8.14 | 2.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $5,200 | 9.38 | 1.80 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,500 | 9.24 | 2.05 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $4,300 | 8.99 | 2.09 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,800 | 8.84 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,400 | 8.36 | 2.46 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $2,900 | 6.69 | 2.31 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,800 | 8.50 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 9.81 | 1.96 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 9.27 | 1.78 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,600 | 9.19 | 1.64 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,500 | 9.00 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,900 | 6.41 | 2.21 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 8.38 | 2.10 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,600 | 7.51 | 2.09 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,800 | 5.77 | 2.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,400 | 9.56 | 1.77 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,100 | 9.31 | 2.27 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 8.92 | 2.12 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,600 | 8.91 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,700 | 6.94 | 2.57 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,100 | 9.31 | 2.27 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 8.59 | 2.15 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 8.92 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 12.16 | 2.10 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.47 | 2.01 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.54 | 1.99 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,400 | 10.10 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,400 | 8.17 | 2.40 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,900 | 8.96 | 2.30 |
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.