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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 | Luis Castillo |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | John Hicks |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Jeimer Candelario |
| OF One | JaCoby Jones |
| OF Two | Mallex Smith |
| OF Three | Nicholas Castellanos |
| Salary | $46,100 |
| Expected Points | 102.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,800 | 20.82 | 1.76 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,400 | 19.16 | 1.84 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,700 | 18.44 | 1.72 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $8,300 | 18.13 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $8,300 | 18.13 | 2.18 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,100 | 17.02 | 2.10 |
| Daniel Norris | CHW | $5,900 | 12.05 | 2.04 |
| German Márquez | TB | $6,800 | 13.12 | 1.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,300 | 8.06 | 1.52 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $4,200 | 7.83 | 1.86 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 7.77 | 1.90 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,900 | 7.53 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,900 | 6.14 | 2.12 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,200 | 6.50 | 2.03 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,600 | 7.18 | 1.99 |
| Reese McGuire | KC | $3,000 | 5.93 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 10.15 | 1.99 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $4,800 | 8.82 | 1.84 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,600 | 8.80 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,500 | 6.67 | 2.67 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,600 | 7.90 | 2.19 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $3,100 | 6.70 | 2.16 |
| AJ Reed | PIT | $2,900 | 6.21 | 2.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,000 | 9.68 | 1.94 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,300 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,500 | 8.66 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,600 | 6.11 | 2.35 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 7.60 | 2.24 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.21 | 2.22 |
| Gordon Beckham | TEX | $2,400 | 5.31 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 10.41 | 2.00 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,100 | 9.37 | 1.84 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.36 | 1.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,300 | 9.16 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,700 | 6.29 | 2.33 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,700 | 8.22 | 2.22 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,400 | 7.30 | 2.15 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,900 | 8.36 | 2.14 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,200 | 9.87 | 1.90 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 9.77 | 1.84 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,800 | 9.37 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,800 | 6.93 | 2.48 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 7.21 | 2.12 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,300 | 6.95 | 2.11 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $4,400 | 9.07 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 11.91 | 2.05 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.74 | 2.06 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 10.49 | 1.84 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,600 | 10.21 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $3,200 | 7.99 | 2.50 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,600 | 8.68 | 2.41 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,300 | 7.55 | 2.29 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,700 | 8.41 | 2.27 |
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.