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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 | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Trey Mancini |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | José Martínez |
| OF Three | Manuel Margot |
| Salary | $47,700 |
| Expected Points | 106.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,000 | 21.39 | 1.94 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $10,500 | 20.62 | 1.96 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $11,200 | 20.07 | 1.79 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,800 | 15.80 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Norris | CHW | $4,500 | 11.76 | 2.61 |
| Adam Plutko | LAA | $6,000 | 12.79 | 2.13 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $5,800 | 12.26 | 2.11 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,300 | 14.99 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,300 | 8.64 | 1.63 |
| Chance Sisco | BAL | $4,300 | 8.61 | 2.00 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,000 | 8.25 | 2.06 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.66 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| Juan Graterol | MIL | $2,500 | 5.54 | 2.22 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.66 | 2.19 |
| Jacob Stallings | LAD | $2,900 | 6.28 | 2.16 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 9.18 | 1.87 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $4,400 | 8.83 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,400 | 5.82 | 2.43 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,400 | 8.01 | 2.36 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 6.98 | 2.33 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $3,900 | 8.46 | 2.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 9.89 | 2.30 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,100 | 9.87 | 1.94 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,000 | 9.07 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 7.43 | 2.40 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
| José Rondón | SD | $2,300 | 5.42 | 2.36 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 9.89 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 10.25 | 2.44 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 9.97 | 1.99 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 9.82 | 2.14 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,600 | 9.44 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,200 | 10.25 | 2.44 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.72 | 2.40 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,000 | 8.96 | 2.24 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,500 | 7.66 | 2.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,100 | 10.60 | 2.08 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 10.35 | 2.11 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 9.98 | 1.85 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,500 | 9.53 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,300 | 9.40 | 2.19 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.52 | 2.16 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,500 | 9.53 | 2.12 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,000 | 6.37 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.23 | 1.94 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.03 | 1.93 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,200 | 10.59 | 2.04 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.18 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.61 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,200 | 8.01 | 2.50 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $3,900 | 9.16 | 2.35 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $3,600 | 8.44 | 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.