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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 | Walker Buehler |
| P Two | Blake Snell |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | José Abreu |
| 2B | José Rondón |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Michael Brantley |
| OF Three | Nicholas Castellanos |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 117.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,800 | 26.22 | 2.43 |
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $10,000 | 21.63 | 2.16 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,500 | 18.74 | 1.97 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,500 | 17.86 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Buehler | STL | $10,800 | 26.22 | 2.43 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $5,800 | 13.32 | 2.30 |
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $10,000 | 21.63 | 2.16 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,500 | 17.86 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.39 | 1.82 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,700 | 7.61 | 2.82 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,300 | 7.57 | 1.76 |
| Tom Murphy | TB | $3,500 | 7.40 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,700 | 7.61 | 2.82 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $3,000 | 7.02 | 2.34 |
| Tom Murphy | TB | $3,500 | 7.40 | 2.11 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,400 | 6.97 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $8,600 | 10.02 | 1.16 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,000 | 9.12 | 1.82 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 8.95 | 1.76 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,600 | 8.45 | 2.35 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.35 |
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,800 | 8.43 | 2.22 |
| Yadiel Rivera | ARZ | $2,300 | 5.00 | 2.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,500 | 9.64 | 1.75 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,100 | 9.34 | 2.28 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 9.23 | 2.31 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 8.97 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,000 | 7.10 | 3.55 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,500 | 7.18 | 2.87 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,700 | 8.63 | 2.33 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 9.23 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $9,600 | 10.10 | 1.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 10.05 | 1.97 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 9.94 | 2.16 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,600 | 9.81 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 8.44 | 2.22 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,600 | 9.94 | 2.16 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,700 | 7.98 | 2.16 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,900 | 7.97 | 2.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 10.24 | 2.28 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.96 | 1.81 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,600 | 9.87 | 2.14 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $10,600 | 9.43 | 0.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 10.24 | 2.28 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 9.08 | 2.22 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,600 | 9.87 | 2.14 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $4,200 | 8.97 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.88 | 2.08 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.52 | 1.95 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $5,000 | 9.60 | 1.92 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $4,000 | 9.25 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,900 | 7.13 | 2.46 |
| Leury García | MIN | $3,400 | 8.03 | 2.36 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $3,600 | 8.45 | 2.35 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,500 | 8.15 | 2.33 |
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.