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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 | Robbie Ray |
| P Two | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Harrison Bader |
| OF Two | José Martínez |
| OF Three | Christian Yelich |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,200 | 23.35 | 2.08 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,500 | 21.69 | 1.89 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,600 | 20.71 | 2.16 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $8,600 | 16.56 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Chávez | MIL | $4,000 | 8.94 | 2.24 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,600 | 20.71 | 2.16 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,200 | 23.35 | 2.08 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $6,800 | 13.56 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 8.99 | 1.87 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,900 | 8.84 | 1.80 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $6,800 | 7.90 | 1.16 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,200 | 7.89 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,000 | 6.12 | 2.04 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,200 | 6.47 | 2.02 |
| Dustin Garneau | SEA | $2,800 | 5.48 | 1.96 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $11,000 | 10.36 | 0.94 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $9,200 | 9.39 | 1.02 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 9.18 | 1.84 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $5,400 | 9.16 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,600 | 5.92 | 2.28 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 8.82 | 2.15 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,600 | 7.31 | 2.03 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,600 | 7.32 | 2.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,300 | 10.64 | 2.01 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $7,400 | 9.22 | 1.25 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 9.07 | 2.06 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,600 | 8.72 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.07 | 2.36 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,600 | 5.92 | 2.28 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $2,800 | 6.30 | 2.25 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,800 | 8.46 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 10.72 | 2.02 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $10,400 | 10.34 | 0.99 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $10,000 | 9.51 | 0.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.48 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,700 | 7.94 | 2.15 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,400 | 7.17 | 2.11 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,700 | 7.75 | 2.10 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,600 | 5.41 | 2.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $10,600 | 9.96 | 0.94 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 9.44 | 1.93 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,200 | 9.33 | 1.79 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,700 | 9.05 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,000 | 8.98 | 2.24 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 8.73 | 2.13 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,300 | 6.75 | 2.05 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 6.65 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,200 | 11.78 | 2.27 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.42 | 2.16 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 10.53 | 1.95 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $4,900 | 10.48 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,600 | 6.40 | 2.46 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,500 | 8.11 | 2.32 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,200 | 11.78 | 2.27 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $4,000 | 8.98 | 2.24 |
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.