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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 | Charlie Morton |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Austin Nola |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Rio Ruiz |
| OF One | Aaron Hicks |
| OF Two | Delino DeShields |
| OF Three | César Puello |
| Salary | $47,000 |
| Expected Points | 104.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $11,600 | 22.10 | 1.90 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,600 | 21.30 | 2.01 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,300 | 19.08 | 2.05 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,600 | 18.43 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,600 | 18.43 | 2.42 |
| Matt Strahm | SD | $6,900 | 14.88 | 2.16 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $5,900 | 12.32 | 2.09 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,300 | 19.08 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,600 | 9.18 | 2.00 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 8.05 | 1.79 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $4,100 | 7.97 | 1.94 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,800 | 7.80 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,500 | 5.99 | 2.40 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,100 | 7.28 | 2.35 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,700 | 6.16 | 2.28 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,600 | 5.69 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 9.24 | 1.97 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.08 | 1.75 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,700 | 8.95 | 1.90 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,800 | 8.83 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Nola | ARZ | $2,500 | 7.02 | 2.81 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,200 | 5.49 | 2.50 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,600 | 7.98 | 2.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 9.59 | 2.28 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,300 | 9.46 | 1.78 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,700 | 8.90 | 1.89 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,200 | 8.61 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,100 | 7.55 | 2.44 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,400 | 8.13 | 2.39 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $2,800 | 6.44 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 10.96 | 2.44 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.70 | 1.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 9.69 | 2.11 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 9.08 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 10.96 | 2.44 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.17 | 2.31 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,600 | 8.24 | 2.29 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,700 | 7.96 | 2.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.34 | 1.91 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,000 | 10.21 | 2.04 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,200 | 9.54 | 1.83 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.14 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,200 | 5.84 | 2.65 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,800 | 8.86 | 2.33 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 7.35 | 2.23 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,800 | 8.04 | 2.11 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 11.77 | 2.03 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,900 | 11.59 | 1.96 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.37 | 2.03 |
| David Dahl | TB | $5,400 | 10.70 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,400 | 7.88 | 2.32 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,500 | 8.05 | 2.30 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $3,500 | 7.97 | 2.28 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $3,700 | 8.16 | 2.21 |
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.