MLB Late Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 21, 2024
Last updated: Aug 21, 2024, 12:25AM | Published: Aug 20, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Late Wednesday DFS contest commences at 11:40am AEST on August 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Late Wednesday slate includes these match-ups:
- Oakland Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays
- San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Seattle Mariners
- San Francisco Giants vs Chicago White Sox
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | John Ober (MIN, P) | $17,240 | 17.2 | 1 |
| Value | Jose Siri (TB, OF) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Lucas Raley (SEA, OF) | $8,250 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Teoscar Hernández (LAD, OF) | $7,030 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide the most "bang for your buck," meaning they're 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,970 | 6.5 | 0.7 |
| Value | Ryan Jeffers (MIN) | $5,030 | 4 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | William Smith (LAD) | $7,330 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $9,060 | 8.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Markus Betts (LAD) | $9,060 | 8.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Tyler Fitzgerald (SF) | $10,570 | 6.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Taylor Walls (TB) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,240 | 10.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jose Siri (TB) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Lucas Raley (SEA) | $8,250 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Teoscar Hernández (LAD) | $7,030 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Royce Lewis (MIN) | $8,390 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Royce Lewis (MIN) | $8,390 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $8,130 | 5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Willi Castro (MIN) | $7,800 | 6.5 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $9,060 | 8.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Markus Betts (LAD) | $9,060 | 8.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Brandon Lowe (TB) | $10,270 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Gavin Lux (LAD) | $5,000 | 4.4 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $8,600 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,830 | 7.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $8,130 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Andrew Vaughn (CWS) | $7,080 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | John Ober (MIN) | $17,240 | 17.2 | 1 |
| Value | Walker Buehler (LAD) | $11,850 | 14 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Late Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jose Siri. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, John Ober 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 Teoscar Hernández.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lucas Raley is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Late Wednesday slate closes at 11:40am AEST on Wednesday. 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 Late Wednesday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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