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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Jack Flaherty |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Justin Smoak |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Juan Lagares |
| OF Two | Lewis Brinson |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Salary | $48,800 |
| Expected Points | 105.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,000 | 20.12 | 2.24 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,700 | 18.21 | 1.70 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $10,300 | 18.19 | 1.77 |
| Domingo Germán | DET | $10,000 | 16.05 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $9,000 | 20.12 | 2.24 |
| Max Fried | NYM | $6,700 | 13.66 | 2.04 |
| Joe Ross | CHC | $5,500 | 10.89 | 1.98 |
| Brett Anderson | KC | $6,400 | 12.56 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,200 | 8.48 | 1.63 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,200 | 8.45 | 2.01 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 8.45 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 5.25 | 2.63 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,800 | 6.78 | 2.42 |
| Reese McGuire | KC | $3,000 | 7.21 | 2.40 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,000 | 6.96 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.73 | 1.91 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.03 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $4,300 | 9.30 | 2.16 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $4,900 | 9.26 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 9.07 | 2.27 |
| Garrett Cooper | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.68 | 2.26 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,100 | 9.23 | 2.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,000 | 10.25 | 2.05 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,400 | 9.80 | 2.23 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,800 | 9.10 | 1.90 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $4,600 | 8.94 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,300 | 7.76 | 2.35 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,200 | 7.16 | 2.24 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,400 | 9.80 | 2.23 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 7.53 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,600 | 11.36 | 2.03 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 10.18 | 2.08 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,100 | 10.08 | 1.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 8.94 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,800 | 8.64 | 2.27 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $3,200 | 6.99 | 2.18 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,100 | 8.62 | 2.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 10.64 | 2.01 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,100 | 10.16 | 1.99 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,400 | 9.83 | 2.23 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,800 | 9.83 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,800 | 6.75 | 2.41 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 8.92 | 2.35 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 9.51 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 11.40 | 1.97 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 10.86 | 1.84 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 10.86 | 1.94 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 10.21 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,200 | 6.27 | 2.85 |
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,000 | 5.46 | 2.73 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $3,200 | 7.74 | 2.42 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $3,800 | 9.17 | 2.41 |
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.