MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 2, 2024
Last updated: Jun 1, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Jun 1, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest begins at 9:15am AEST on June 2, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on June 2 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate consists of these games:
- Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies
- San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees
- Philadelphia Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD, P) | $22,050 | 19.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Justin Steele (CHC, P) | $15,640 | 17.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Michael Tauchman (CHC, OF) | $8,180 | 3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jordon Adell (LAA, OF) | $5,820 | 6.4 | 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 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 | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $7,650 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,080 | 6 | 0.8 |
| Fade | William Smith (LAD) | $10,900 | 5.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $7,650 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $11,500 | 8.5 | 0.7 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,340 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Luis Rengifo (LAA) | $8,140 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $6,600 | 6 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,110 | 9.4 | 0.7 |
| Value | Jordon Adell (LAA) | $5,820 | 6.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Michael Tauchman (CHC) | $8,180 | 3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Giancarlo Stanton (NYY) | $5,920 | 5.1 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $8,160 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Matt Chapman (SF) | $8,200 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $6,880 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $11,500 | 8.5 | 0.7 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Luis Rengifo (LAA) | $8,140 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Gleyber Torres (NYY) | $6,460 | 6.6 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $11,200 | 7.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Anthony Rizzo (NYY) | $6,200 | 5.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Cody Bellinger (CHC) | $9,740 | 7.1 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Kristopher Bryant (COL) | $6,530 | 5.4 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) | $22,050 | 19.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Justin Steele (CHC) | $15,640 | 17.4 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Justin Steele. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jordon Adell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Michael Tauchman 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 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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