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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 | David Price |
| C/1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Dominic Smith |
| OF Two | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Three | Hunter Renfroe |
| Util | Gary Sánchez |
| Salary | $32,000 |
| Expected Points | 125.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,200 | 44.04 | 3.61 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,500 | 38.02 | 3.31 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,100 | 34.75 | 4.29 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $7,300 | 30.52 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $8,100 | 34.75 | 4.29 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $7,300 | 30.52 | 4.18 |
| Zach Davies | CLE | $6,500 | 24.69 | 3.80 |
| Chris Bassitt | SEA | $6,900 | 26.25 | 3.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 13.25 | 3.01 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 13.21 | 2.94 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,700 | 12.97 | 3.50 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 12.09 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,400 | 10.25 | 4.27 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,100 | 8.67 | 4.13 |
| Kyle Farmer | STL | $2,000 | 8.06 | 4.03 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,100 | 11.81 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,800 | 11.45 | 3.01 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,800 | 11.41 | 3.00 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 11.24 | 2.96 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bote | ATL | $2,600 | 10.48 | 4.03 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $2,100 | 8.26 | 3.93 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,700 | 13.35 | 3.61 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 12.59 | 3.23 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 12.41 | 3.10 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 12.01 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,600 | 10.70 | 4.12 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,900 | 10.64 | 3.67 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,700 | 13.35 | 3.61 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,500 | 8.99 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 13.13 | 3.37 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 12.89 | 3.39 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,000 | 12.88 | 3.22 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 12.07 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.17 | 3.99 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,900 | 10.88 | 3.75 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,200 | 11.73 | 3.66 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,400 | 8.67 | 3.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 15.09 | 3.14 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.58 | 3.10 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 13.68 | 3.26 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,300 | 13.35 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | CIN | $2,200 | 9.71 | 4.41 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,100 | 9.16 | 4.36 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $3,000 | 11.99 | 4.00 |
| Alex Dickerson | SD | $2,400 | 9.56 | 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.