MLB Late Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 26, 2024
Last updated: Jun 26, 2024, 12:26AM | Published: Jun 25, 2024, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Late Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:38am AEST on June 26, 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 essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build 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 consists of the following match-ups:
- Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics
- San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Minnesota Twins
- San Diego Padres vs Washington Nationals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Joseph Ryan (MIN, P) | $20,090 | 19.4 | 1 |
| Value | Adam Mazur (SD, P) | $9,020 | 11.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Patrick Bailey (SF, C) | $8,060 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jordon Adell (LAA, OF) | $6,170 | 6.2 | 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 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 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 | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $8,380 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Value | Keibert Ruiz (WSH) | $6,190 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
| Fade | Patrick Bailey (SF) | $8,060 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Shea Langeliers (OAK) | $7,600 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Abrams (WSH) | $10,930 | 8.1 | 0.7 |
| Value | Luis Rengifo (LAA) | $8,610 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Willi Castro (MIN) | $8,820 | 5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $7,720 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Corbin Carroll (AZ) | $8,820 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jordon Adell (LAA) | $6,170 | 6.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Trevor Larnach (MIN) | $8,130 | 4.7 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Lourdes Gurriel (AZ) | $7,920 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Royce Lewis (MIN) | $10,880 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Eugenio Suárez (AZ) | $5,750 | 5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Willi Castro (MIN) | $8,820 | 5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Senzel (WSH) | $5,930 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,550 | 7.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,550 | 7.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Luis García (WSH) | $8,550 | 5.6 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Zachary Gelof (OAK) | $6,500 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian Walker (AZ) | $8,260 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Busch (CHC) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Jurickson Profar (SD) | $8,400 | 5.6 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Joey Meneses (WSH) | $6,990 | 5.3 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Ryan (MIN) | $20,090 | 19.4 | 1 |
| Value | Adam Mazur (SD) | $9,020 | 11.5 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Late Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Adam Mazur. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Joseph Ryan 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 Jordon Adell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Patrick Bailey is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Late Wednesday slate closes at 11:38am 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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