MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 26, 2024
Last updated: Aug 25, 2024, 5:26PM | Published: Aug 25, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest kicks off at 3:35am AEST on August 26, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate consists of these games:
- Miami Marlins vs Chicago Cubs
- Minnesota Twins vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Cleveland Guardians vs Texas Rangers
- Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers
- San Diego Padres vs New York Mets
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Oakland Athletics vs Milwaukee Brewers
- New York Yankees vs Colorado Rockies
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Angels
- Seattle Mariners vs San Francisco Giants
- Kansas City Royals vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Boston Red Sox vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Gausman (TOR, P) | $17,640 | 17.9 | 1 |
| Value | Adam Oller (MIA, P) | $5,000 | 10 | 2 |
| Fade | Adrian Del Castillo (AZ, C) | $8,630 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Lopez (TB, P) | $7,480 | 13.8 | 1.9 |
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 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,430 | 7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,480 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Adrian Del Castillo (AZ) | $8,630 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $6,920 | 5.3 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $13,670 | 10 | 0.7 |
| Value | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $7,350 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $8,110 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Masyn Winn (STL) | $7,440 | 7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,520 | 10.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Alec Burleson (STL) | $7,390 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Matthew Wallner (MIN) | $9,700 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Julio Rodríguez (SEA) | $7,980 | 7.6 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,310 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jose Miranda (MIN) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $8,520 | 5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,240 | 7.1 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $9,780 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $5,000 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $9,570 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Andrés Giménez (CLE) | $7,320 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,080 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $5,000 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Michael Busch (CHC) | $10,830 | 5.5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Joshua-Douglas Naylor (CLE) | $7,320 | 7.4 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Gausman (TOR) | $17,640 | 17.9 | 1 |
| Value | Adam Oller (MIA) | $5,000 | 10 | 2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Adam Oller. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Kevin Gausman is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jacob Lopez.
On the other hand, according to our model, Adrian Del Castillo is one of the lowest 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 Monday slate closes at 3:35am AEST on Monday. 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 Monday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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