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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 FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C/1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Ketel Marte |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Eduardo Escobar |
| OF One | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Two | Greg Allen |
| OF Three | Guillermo Heredia |
| Util | Anthony Rendon |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 127.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,900 | 29.47 | 3.31 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $8,000 | 26.27 | 3.28 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,600 | 23.14 | 2.41 |
| Ariel Jurado | TOR | $6,300 | 19.13 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,900 | 29.47 | 3.31 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $8,000 | 26.27 | 3.28 |
| Ariel Jurado | TOR | $6,300 | 19.13 | 3.04 |
| Erick Fedde | CHC | $6,200 | 18.71 | 3.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 12.61 | 3.71 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $3,900 | 12.24 | 3.14 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,800 | 11.92 | 4.26 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,400 | 11.87 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,700 | 11.75 | 4.35 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,800 | 11.92 | 4.26 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,200 | 9.22 | 4.19 |
| Jose Trevino | TOR | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,800 | 12.35 | 3.25 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $3,200 | 11.34 | 3.54 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 11.24 | 3.51 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 9.69 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,500 | 9.01 | 3.60 |
| Hanser Alberto | TOR | $2,400 | 8.53 | 3.56 |
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $3,200 | 11.34 | 3.54 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 11.24 | 3.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 15.27 | 3.32 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 13.01 | 3.25 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 11.95 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 7.73 | 3.87 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 15.27 | 3.32 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 11.21 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 14.39 | 3.20 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,000 | 13.80 | 3.45 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,200 | 13.61 | 3.24 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 13.22 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,600 | 11.02 | 4.24 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,400 | 9.59 | 4.00 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,700 | 10.46 | 3.87 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,600 | 12.92 | 3.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.68 | 3.20 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 14.85 | 3.16 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 14.25 | 3.39 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $3,700 | 12.64 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $2,000 | 10.32 | 5.16 |
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.65 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,100 | 9.77 | 4.65 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,400 | 10.11 | 4.21 |
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.