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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 | J.A. Happ |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Mallex Smith |
| OF Two | Tommy Pham |
| OF Three | Kyle Schwarber |
| Salary | $47,400 |
| Expected Points | 107.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,500 | 21.83 | 2.08 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $10,800 | 19.19 | 1.78 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $11,100 | 18.34 | 1.65 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,300 | 17.42 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. Happ | KC | $6,600 | 16.33 | 2.47 |
| Zach Davies | CLE | $5,400 | 12.52 | 2.32 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $6,600 | 14.31 | 2.17 |
| Wade LeBlanc | LAD | $5,800 | 12.51 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 9.93 | 2.16 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,400 | 8.13 | 1.85 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,800 | 7.74 | 2.04 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,800 | 7.59 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,400 | 6.18 | 2.58 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,300 | 5.78 | 2.51 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,500 | 5.85 | 2.34 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 6.32 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,300 | 10.09 | 2.35 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 9.20 | 2.09 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,100 | 9.12 | 1.79 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 8.93 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,600 | 7.22 | 2.78 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,300 | 10.09 | 2.35 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | NYY | $3,100 | 6.60 | 2.13 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 7.14 | 2.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,300 | 10.34 | 1.95 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,200 | 9.92 | 2.36 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,600 | 9.04 | 2.51 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $4,500 | 8.55 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,600 | 9.04 | 2.51 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,200 | 9.92 | 2.36 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,500 | 8.13 | 2.32 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,400 | 7.66 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 10.50 | 2.02 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 9.84 | 2.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.59 | 1.96 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 9.09 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,600 | 5.76 | 2.22 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 9.84 | 2.14 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,600 | 7.53 | 2.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 9.67 | 2.10 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $5,300 | 9.65 | 1.82 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $5,000 | 9.43 | 1.89 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 9.39 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.77 | 2.31 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 8.71 | 2.23 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,600 | 7.91 | 2.20 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,300 | 6.95 | 2.11 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 10.95 | 1.99 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 10.92 | 2.10 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $5,300 | 10.68 | 2.02 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,200 | 10.44 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,500 | 8.55 | 2.44 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,800 | 8.96 | 2.36 |
| Jake Cave | DET | $2,900 | 6.80 | 2.35 |
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.