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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 | Daniel Norris |
| P Two | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | J.T. Realmuto |
| 1B | Joc Pederson |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Billy Hamilton |
| OF Two | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Three | Yasiel Puig |
| Salary | $45,500 |
| Expected Points | 98.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,700 | 20.31 | 1.90 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $11,200 | 19.61 | 1.75 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,300 | 19.52 | 2.10 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $11,800 | 19.24 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Norris | CHW | $4,200 | 10.25 | 2.44 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $5,800 | 12.73 | 2.19 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,300 | 19.52 | 2.10 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $6,300 | 12.65 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 8.56 | 1.90 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 8.18 | 1.86 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,800 | 7.74 | 2.04 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $4,100 | 7.46 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curt Casali | MIL | $2,500 | 5.91 | 2.37 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,500 | 5.85 | 2.34 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,900 | 6.19 | 2.13 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,100 | 6.52 | 2.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,200 | 9.55 | 2.27 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.41 | 1.81 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $4,800 | 9.27 | 1.93 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,300 | 8.88 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,400 | 7.99 | 2.35 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,200 | 9.55 | 2.27 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,800 | 6.33 | 2.26 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.59 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 9.25 | 2.15 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 9.05 | 2.38 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $4,700 | 8.71 | 1.85 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 8.56 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,600 | 6.39 | 2.46 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,100 | 7.58 | 2.45 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 9.05 | 2.38 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 6.36 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 10.73 | 1.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.51 | 1.94 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 9.27 | 2.26 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,300 | 9.25 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,500 | 5.85 | 2.34 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,700 | 6.13 | 2.27 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 9.27 | 2.26 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,700 | 7.86 | 2.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.44 | 1.72 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 9.22 | 2.09 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 9.08 | 1.75 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 8.83 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.53 | 2.24 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 8.83 | 2.15 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 8.20 | 2.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,600 | 10.91 | 1.95 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 10.57 | 1.85 |
| David Dahl | TB | $5,500 | 10.13 | 1.84 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 9.91 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $2,400 | 6.26 | 2.61 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,600 | 8.72 | 2.42 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,900 | 6.79 | 2.34 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,700 | 8.64 | 2.34 |
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.