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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 | Zack Greinke |
| C | Tom Murphy |
| 1B | John Hicks |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Greg Allen |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Salary | $44,000 |
| Expected Points | 99.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $11,200 | 20.82 | 1.86 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $11,200 | 19.38 | 1.73 |
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $9,000 | 17.34 | 1.93 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $10,800 | 17.00 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Norris | CHW | $5,200 | 14.07 | 2.71 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $7,900 | 16.37 | 2.07 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $6,500 | 12.86 | 1.98 |
| Sandy Alcantara | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.14 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,900 | 8.53 | 1.74 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 7.83 | 1.82 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,100 | 7.64 | 1.86 |
| Tom Murphy | TB | $3,700 | 7.55 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,900 | 7.08 | 2.44 |
| Kevin Plawecki | CIN | $2,900 | 6.67 | 2.30 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,600 | 5.87 | 2.26 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,900 | 6.25 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.34 | 1.80 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,700 | 9.28 | 1.97 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,800 | 8.77 | 1.83 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,100 | 8.71 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,400 | 6.30 | 2.62 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,500 | 8.10 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,400 | 9.39 | 1.74 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 9.16 | 2.03 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,700 | 9.15 | 1.95 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,000 | 8.63 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,800 | 6.93 | 2.47 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,400 | 8.16 | 2.40 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,800 | 8.47 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.83 | 2.09 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.73 | 1.87 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 9.19 | 1.84 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.54 | 2.25 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,600 | 8.03 | 2.23 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $3,200 | 6.86 | 2.14 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,800 | 5.92 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 10.18 | 2.42 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 9.34 | 1.80 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 9.20 | 2.09 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 8.98 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,900 | 7.11 | 2.45 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 10.18 | 2.42 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $4,100 | 8.76 | 2.14 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,400 | 7.25 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.44 | 1.97 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.40 | 1.93 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,600 | 10.33 | 1.85 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 9.88 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,100 | 7.18 | 2.32 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $4,100 | 9.43 | 2.30 |
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $2,900 | 6.57 | 2.26 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $3,100 | 6.98 | 2.25 |
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.