MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 16, 2024
Last updated: Aug 15, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Aug 15, 2024, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest starts at 8:35am AEST on August 16, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Friday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins
- Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Wheeler (PHI, P) | $21,620 | 19.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI, 2B) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Andrés Chaparro (WSH, 3B) | $8,970 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Marsh (PHI, OF) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer the most "bang for your buck," meaning they are expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options highlight the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
C (Catcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $7,730 | 6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $7,730 | 6 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $8,550 | 5.7 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Keibert Ruiz (WSH) | $5,690 | 4.4 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $10,650 | 8.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Paul Abrams (WSH) | $9,270 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | David Hamilton (BOS) | $8,080 | 4.7 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) | $7,280 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarren Duran (BOS) | $9,260 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Brandon Marsh (PHI) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Wilyer Abreu (BOS) | $8,230 | 5.6 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Maximilian Kepler (MIN) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $9,210 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $9,210 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Andrés Chaparro (WSH) | $8,970 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Joshua Jung (TEX) | $7,140 | 5.8 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $8,270 | 7.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Willi Castro (MIN) | $8,800 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Luis García (WSH) | $7,380 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $9,490 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $9,490 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Carlos Santana (MIN) | $8,630 | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Juan Yepez (WSH) | $6,420 | 5.6 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Wheeler (PHI) | $21,620 | 19.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nicholas Pivetta (BOS) | $17,730 | 17.5 | 1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Bryson Stott. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zachary Wheeler is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Brandon Marsh.
On the other hand, according to our model, Andrés Chaparro is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Friday slate closes at 8:35am AEST on Friday. ENTER NOW!
As with all MLB DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven MLB fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the MLB Friday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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