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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| P Two | Justin Verlander |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Renato Núñez |
| 2B | José Rondón |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Keon Broxton |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Salary | $48,800 |
| Expected Points | 110.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,400 | 25.57 | 2.24 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,600 | 22.05 | 2.08 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $11,000 | 21.46 | 1.95 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,300 | 19.39 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $11,400 | 25.57 | 2.24 |
| Tyler Beede | SF | $6,200 | 13.53 | 2.18 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,300 | 19.39 | 2.08 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,600 | 22.05 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.85 | 1.92 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,400 | 8.55 | 1.94 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,700 | 7.85 | 1.67 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 7.72 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,500 | 5.96 | 2.38 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $3,000 | 6.69 | 2.23 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,100 | 6.54 | 2.11 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $3,200 | 6.64 | 2.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,900 | 9.16 | 1.87 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,900 | 9.12 | 1.86 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,600 | 8.95 | 1.94 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $4,000 | 8.89 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,300 | 7.72 | 2.34 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,900 | 6.78 | 2.34 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,000 | 6.89 | 2.30 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,600 | 8.19 | 2.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 9.77 | 2.08 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,000 | 9.35 | 1.87 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,900 | 8.89 | 2.28 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,800 | 8.54 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,100 | 6.46 | 3.08 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.74 | 2.49 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,900 | 8.89 | 2.28 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,700 | 10.21 | 1.79 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 9.92 | 1.80 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $8,600 | 9.86 | 1.15 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,900 | 7.04 | 2.43 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,600 | 5.67 | 2.18 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,000 | 6.50 | 2.17 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $10,400 | 10.31 | 0.99 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $8,200 | 9.95 | 1.21 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,200 | 9.46 | 1.82 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.26 | 2.14 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 9.00 | 2.09 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,100 | 8.53 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 12.03 | 2.07 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.69 | 1.98 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 10.48 | 2.02 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,600 | 10.05 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,500 | 7.03 | 2.81 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,900 | 7.53 | 2.60 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $3,400 | 8.01 | 2.36 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $3,600 | 8.08 | 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.