MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 6, 2024
Last updated: Sep 5, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Sep 5, 2024, 9:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest begins at 8:40am AEST on September 6, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Friday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate consists of these games:
- San Diego Padres vs Detroit Tigers
- Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels
- Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals
- Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ranger Suárez (PHI, P) | $19,300 | 16 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jacob Burger (MIA, 3B) | $6,810 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Brandon Marsh (PHI, OF) | $9,240 | 4.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Stowers (MIA, OF) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 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 budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options refer to 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 | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $9,390 | 5.8 | 0.6 |
| Value | Keibert Ruiz (WSH) | $7,190 | 4.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Fortes (MIA) | $5,450 | 3.1 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trea Turner (PHI) | $11,200 | 8.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,380 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $9,710 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Orlando Arcia (ATL) | $7,150 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyle Schwarber (PHI) | $13,520 | 8.1 | 0.6 |
| Value | Kyle Stowers (MIA) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Brandon Marsh (PHI) | $9,240 | 4.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Brenton Doyle (COL) | $7,920 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Burger (MIA) | $6,810 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Jacob Burger (MIA) | $6,810 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Andrés Chaparro (WSH) | $8,260 | 5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Ryan McMahon (COL) | $7,230 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $8,920 | 7.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Colten Keith (DET) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $8,620 | 5.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Rodgers (COL) | $6,490 | 6 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $10,760 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $6,320 | 6.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Spencer Torkelson (DET) | $8,370 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Michael Toglia (COL) | $6,240 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ranger Suárez (PHI) | $19,300 | 16 | 0.8 |
| Value | Casey Mize (DET) | $11,490 | 12.9 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jacob Burger. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Ranger Suárez 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 Kyle Stowers.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brandon Marsh is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Friday slate closes at 8:40am 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 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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