MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 14, 2024
Last updated: Jul 13, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Jul 13, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest commences at 9:15am AEST on July 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 Sunday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate includes these games:
- San Francisco Giants vs Minnesota Twins
- San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves
- Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Toronto Blue Jays
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Cease (SD, P) | $20,340 | 20 | 1 |
| Value | Anthony Rendon (LAA, 3B/2B) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Ernie Clement (TOR, 3B) | $8,070 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Olson (ATL, 1B) | $7,100 | 7.9 | 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) | $10,090 | 6.4 | 0.6 |
| Value | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $7,060 | 5.5 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Daniel Jansen (TOR) | $8,390 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Alejandro Kirk (TOR) | $5,000 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $7,330 | 7.6 | 1 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $7,330 | 7.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Carlos Correa (MIN) | $9,740 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Manuel Machado (SD) | $7,300 | 7.2 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Julio Rodríguez (SEA) | $8,860 | 8.5 | 1 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $6,430 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Trevor Larnach (MIN) | $8,800 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Davis Schneider (TOR) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $7,880 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Value | Anthony Rendon (LAA) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Ernie Clement (TOR) | $8,070 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $6,430 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $7,290 | 8.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Anthony Rendon (LAA) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Spencer Horwitz (TOR) | $8,730 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $7,290 | 8.1 | 1.1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,860 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $7,100 | 7.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Christian Walker (AZ) | $8,990 | 7.6 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SD) | $6,920 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Cease (SD) | $20,340 | 20 | 1 |
| Value | José Berríos (TOR) | $14,580 | 14.9 | 1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Anthony Rendon. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dylan Cease 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 Matthew Olson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ernie Clement is one of the lowest 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 Sunday slate closes at 9:15am AEST on Sunday. 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 Sunday 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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