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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 FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C/1B | Neil Walker |
| 2B | Adam Frazier |
| SS | Yairo Muñoz |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Three | Jordan Luplow |
| Util | Mitch Garver |
| Salary | $30,200 |
| Expected Points | 122.26 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,200 | 42.85 | 4.20 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,700 | 36.58 | 3.13 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,000 | 35.15 | 4.39 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $7,400 | 29.67 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,000 | 35.15 | 4.39 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $10,200 | 42.85 | 4.20 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $6,200 | 25.66 | 4.14 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $7,400 | 29.67 | 4.01 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $3,400 | 12.39 | 3.64 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 11.95 | 2.66 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,700 | 11.09 | 3.00 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 11.07 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,200 | 9.95 | 4.52 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,200 | 9.05 | 4.11 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,500 | 10.05 | 4.02 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,500 | 9.95 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 11.72 | 2.93 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,900 | 11.30 | 2.90 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,700 | 10.39 | 2.81 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,000 | 10.24 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,100 | 9.20 | 4.38 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,500 | 9.33 | 3.73 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,000 | 7.45 | 3.73 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,700 | 9.67 | 3.58 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 12.50 | 2.84 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 12.32 | 2.87 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 12.13 | 3.11 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 11.04 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,200 | 9.73 | 4.42 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,900 | 10.62 | 3.66 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,000 | 10.84 | 3.61 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.41 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,000 | 12.09 | 3.02 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 11.66 | 2.65 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,500 | 11.59 | 3.31 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,800 | 11.54 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,100 | 11.04 | 3.56 |
| Marco Hernández | BOS | $2,100 | 7.25 | 3.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 15.30 | 3.12 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,700 | 13.34 | 2.84 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,400 | 12.92 | 2.94 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,100 | 12.61 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,100 | 10.68 | 5.09 |
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,400 | 9.36 | 3.90 |
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.