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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 | Patrick Corbin |
| P Two | Sonny Gray |
| C | Elias Díaz |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Johan Camargo |
| OF One | JaCoby Jones |
| OF Two | David Dahl |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 103.81 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | DET | $9,400 | 17.50 | 1.86 |
| Caleb Smith | ARZ | $10,600 | 15.38 | 1.45 |
| Jaime Barria | MIL | $7,200 | 15.23 | 2.11 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,800 | 14.78 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hess | BAL | $4,100 | 8.84 | 2.15 |
| Jordan Zimmermann | CHW | $4,200 | 8.92 | 2.12 |
| Jaime Barria | MIL | $7,200 | 15.23 | 2.11 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $9,400 | 17.50 | 1.86 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | SF | $4,500 | 7.93 | 1.76 |
| Carson Kelly | WSH | $3,700 | 7.34 | 1.98 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,200 | 6.95 | 2.17 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,800 | 6.77 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,800 | 6.77 | 2.42 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,900 | 6.73 | 2.32 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,600 | 6.01 | 2.31 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,800 | 6.10 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $5,300 | 9.93 | 1.87 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,700 | 9.47 | 2.01 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,800 | 8.56 | 1.78 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 8.41 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,800 | 6.62 | 2.36 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 8.41 | 2.10 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,800 | 5.80 | 2.07 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,000 | 8.07 | 2.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,900 | 9.50 | 1.94 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.42 | 2.35 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,800 | 8.28 | 2.18 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,800 | 8.28 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.42 | 2.35 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 7.74 | 2.28 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 6.80 | 2.27 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 7.55 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,300 | 10.06 | 1.90 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,700 | 8.99 | 1.91 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.09 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.09 | 2.09 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,700 | 5.49 | 2.03 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,400 | 6.88 | 2.02 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 9.51 | 1.90 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,900 | 9.47 | 1.93 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,200 | 9.44 | 1.82 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 9.43 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,600 | 6.75 | 2.59 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 9.43 | 2.05 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,800 | 7.71 | 2.03 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $3,700 | 7.40 | 2.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.58 | 2.03 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 10.73 | 1.85 |
| David Dahl | TB | $4,800 | 10.23 | 2.13 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $5,100 | 9.28 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $3,400 | 8.03 | 2.36 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $3,300 | 7.59 | 2.30 |
| Tim Locastro | STL | $3,700 | 8.30 | 2.24 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $4,000 | 8.80 | 2.20 |
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.