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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 | Max Fried |
| P Two | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Manuel Margot |
| OF Two | Michael Conforto |
| OF Three | Randal Grichuk |
| Salary | $47,700 |
| Expected Points | 105.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,300 | 22.49 | 1.99 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,700 | 21.92 | 2.05 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $10,400 | 19.95 | 1.92 |
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $9,300 | 19.22 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYM | $5,800 | 14.81 | 2.55 |
| Andrew Cashner | TOR | $5,400 | 12.00 | 2.22 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,600 | 18.05 | 2.10 |
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $9,300 | 19.22 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $4,600 | 8.37 | 1.82 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,500 | 7.94 | 1.76 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,300 | 7.93 | 1.84 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,700 | 7.43 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,600 | 6.88 | 2.65 |
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,400 | 6.04 | 2.51 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,600 | 6.33 | 2.43 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $3,000 | 6.55 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.63 | 1.89 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 9.24 | 1.89 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $5,000 | 9.12 | 1.82 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $4,300 | 8.80 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,700 | 7.71 | 2.85 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,800 | 8.29 | 2.18 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $3,300 | 6.94 | 2.10 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $4,000 | 8.29 | 2.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.65 | 2.10 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.29 | 1.94 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,200 | 8.39 | 2.00 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,300 | 8.01 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,900 | 7.04 | 2.43 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 7.80 | 2.23 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.65 | 2.10 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 6.91 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,400 | 9.11 | 1.69 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 8.65 | 1.92 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,600 | 8.56 | 1.86 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 8.40 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Goins | KC | $3,100 | 6.60 | 2.13 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,900 | 8.26 | 2.12 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,500 | 7.40 | 2.11 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,600 | 7.01 | 1.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 9.33 | 1.99 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 9.23 | 2.37 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 8.91 | 2.17 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 8.77 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 9.23 | 2.37 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,600 | 6.12 | 2.35 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $3,500 | 7.72 | 2.20 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 8.91 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 11.75 | 2.03 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.46 | 1.90 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,500 | 9.78 | 2.17 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,300 | 9.61 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Margot | SD | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,500 | 8.04 | 2.30 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,300 | 7.40 | 2.24 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $3,000 | 6.65 | 2.22 |
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.