MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 7, 2024
Last updated: Jul 6, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Jul 6, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 9:15am AEST on July 7, 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate consists of these games:
- Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Colorado Rockies vs Kansas City Royals
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Freddy Peralta (MIL, P) | $19,990 | 19.9 | 1 |
| Value | Matthew Olson (ATL, 1B) | $6,930 | 7.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Freddy Fermin (KC, C) | $10,430 | 3.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL, SS) | $6,940 | 7.2 | 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'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 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $10,720 | 7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $9,480 | 6.7 | 0.7 |
| Fade | Freddy Fermin (KC) | $10,430 | 3.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Elias Díaz (COL) | $7,100 | 4.3 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $14,470 | 9.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $6,940 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Trea Turner (PHI) | $11,630 | 8.1 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Orlando Arcia (ATL) | $5,440 | 5.5 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,230 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jackson Chourio (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Dustin Renfroe (KC) | $8,390 | 4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jarred Kelenic (ATL) | $5,890 | 5.9 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $8,430 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $8,430 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $10,120 | 6.7 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Ryan McMahon (COL) | $7,860 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $8,610 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $8,610 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $8,750 | 6 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SD) | $7,830 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,030 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $6,930 | 7.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jurickson Profar (SD) | $9,300 | 5.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SD) | $7,830 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Freddy Peralta (MIL) | $19,990 | 19.9 | 1 |
| Value | Brandon Pfaadt (ARI) | $14,180 | 15.6 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Matthew Olson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Freddy Peralta is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Ezequiel Tovar.
On the other hand, according to our model, Freddy Fermin 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 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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