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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 | Trevor Bauer |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | John Hicks |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Jeimer Candelario |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | César Puello |
| OF Three | Aaron Judge |
| Salary | $48,600 |
| Expected Points | 110.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,600 | 26.41 | 2.28 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,600 | 22.47 | 2.12 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,000 | 20.77 | 2.31 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,200 | 20.02 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,000 | 20.77 | 2.31 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,600 | 26.41 | 2.28 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,600 | 22.47 | 2.12 |
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $7,300 | 14.55 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,100 | 9.78 | 1.92 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $5,000 | 9.78 | 1.96 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,000 | 8.01 | 2.00 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,800 | 7.92 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,100 | 5.18 | 2.46 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,900 | 7.04 | 2.43 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,700 | 5.82 | 2.16 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,200 | 4.69 | 2.13 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $5,200 | 9.55 | 1.84 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.42 | 1.85 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $5,100 | 9.11 | 1.79 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,300 | 8.98 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 5.74 | 2.73 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,100 | 5.53 | 2.63 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,100 | 7.28 | 2.35 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,600 | 8.04 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,100 | 9.68 | 1.90 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $5,300 | 9.26 | 1.75 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 8.61 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.92 | 2.39 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,900 | 6.36 | 2.19 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,100 | 4.58 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 10.01 | 2.04 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,100 | 9.96 | 1.95 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 9.43 | 2.05 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 9.40 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.11 | 2.37 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,100 | 8.59 | 2.09 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 9.43 | 2.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 10.32 | 1.95 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 10.15 | 1.95 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,500 | 9.28 | 1.69 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 9.26 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,600 | 6.70 | 2.58 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,000 | 8.97 | 2.24 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 7.90 | 2.13 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,700 | 7.42 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.81 | 2.00 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 11.55 | 1.99 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 10.87 | 1.87 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.62 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 9.63 | 2.29 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,900 | 6.43 | 2.22 |
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $3,400 | 7.50 | 2.21 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 6.80 | 2.19 |
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.