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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 | Mike Clevinger |
| P Two | Max Fried |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Rowdy Tellez |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Dexter Fowler |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $48,800 |
| Expected Points | 107.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $11,800 | 22.57 | 1.91 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $10,800 | 17.48 | 1.62 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,400 | 16.97 | 1.63 |
| Chris Bassitt | SEA | $9,600 | 16.73 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ross | CHC | $5,800 | 11.51 | 1.98 |
| Max Fried | NYM | $8,300 | 16.41 | 1.98 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $11,800 | 22.57 | 1.91 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $9,200 | 16.07 | 1.75 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 8.67 | 2.11 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,300 | 8.26 | 1.56 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $9,400 | 8.12 | 0.86 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,600 | 8.10 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,700 | 7.49 | 2.77 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,000 | 5.53 | 2.76 |
| Meibrys Viloria | NYY | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.70 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 9.84 | 1.82 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $5,400 | 9.83 | 1.82 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 9.38 | 1.88 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $5,200 | 9.29 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $3,300 | 8.78 | 2.66 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,600 | 8.23 | 2.29 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,800 | 6.33 | 2.26 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,300 | 7.36 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,800 | 10.12 | 2.11 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.08 | 1.94 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,100 | 9.20 | 1.80 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,500 | 8.92 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,600 | 6.84 | 2.63 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $3,500 | 8.38 | 2.39 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,200 | 7.53 | 2.35 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 10.28 | 2.02 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 10.15 | 1.95 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.76 | 2.03 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,500 | 9.09 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik González | LAA | $2,500 | 6.03 | 2.41 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $3,800 | 8.35 | 2.20 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,100 | 8.75 | 2.13 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $4,000 | 8.39 | 2.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $5,300 | 10.84 | 2.04 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,100 | 10.03 | 1.97 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 9.97 | 1.85 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 9.72 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,200 | 5.43 | 2.47 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 8.83 | 2.26 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,100 | 8.97 | 2.19 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 9.72 | 2.07 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.88 | 2.08 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.60 | 2.07 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,800 | 10.68 | 1.84 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,300 | 10.24 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $2,900 | 7.84 | 2.70 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,300 | 5.87 | 2.55 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $3,000 | 7.46 | 2.49 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,600 | 6.45 | 2.48 |
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.