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Optimal Lineup
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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Mike Clevinger |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Renato Núñez |
| 2B | José Rondón |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Johan Camargo |
| OF One | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Two | Melky Cabrera |
| OF Three | Ender Inciarte |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,000 | 23.17 | 1.93 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $11,400 | 22.03 | 1.93 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,400 | 20.36 | 1.79 |
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $9,300 | 17.63 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYM | $7,800 | 16.00 | 2.05 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,900 | 14.10 | 2.04 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $11,400 | 22.03 | 1.93 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $12,000 | 23.17 | 1.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,400 | 8.71 | 1.61 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,800 | 8.23 | 1.71 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 7.97 | 1.94 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $4,100 | 7.71 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,600 | 7.36 | 2.83 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,500 | 5.83 | 2.33 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,100 | 7.09 | 2.29 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,500 | 5.73 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 9.93 | 1.91 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $4,100 | 9.79 | 2.39 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $4,600 | 9.05 | 1.97 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 9.00 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $4,100 | 9.79 | 2.39 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 8.59 | 2.32 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $3,100 | 6.97 | 2.25 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,300 | 7.32 | 2.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,300 | 9.23 | 1.74 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 8.84 | 1.88 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,500 | 8.78 | 1.95 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,200 | 8.77 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,100 | 6.59 | 3.14 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $3,200 | 7.78 | 2.43 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,700 | 8.75 | 2.36 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,600 | 8.02 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.01 | 1.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 9.75 | 1.84 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 9.56 | 1.84 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.39 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,500 | 5.44 | 2.18 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 8.55 | 2.14 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 8.50 | 2.12 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.39 | 2.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 9.98 | 2.32 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 9.67 | 1.73 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,700 | 9.41 | 2.00 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,500 | 9.35 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,400 | 7.98 | 2.35 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,200 | 7.53 | 2.35 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 9.98 | 2.32 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,500 | 9.35 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.52 | 2.02 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,700 | 10.90 | 1.91 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.75 | 1.99 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.67 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $2,900 | 6.74 | 2.33 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,300 | 7.63 | 2.31 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $3,500 | 7.96 | 2.28 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,900 | 8.74 | 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.