MLB Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 10, 2025
Apr 9, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Thursday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on April 10, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Thursday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Thursday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Colorado Rockies vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Angels
- Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Ryan (MIN, P) | $17,050 | 18.5 | 1.1 |
| Value | Joseph Ryan (MIN, P) | $17,050 | 18.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Sean Bouchard (COL, OF) | $8,730 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA, OF) | $7,200 | 6.9 | 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $10,780 | 6.8 | 0.6 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,440 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Sean Murphy (ATL) | $8,900 | 3.8 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $6,910 | 4.8 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,460 | 9.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Trea Turner (PHI) | $9,240 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $11,330 | 7.4 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | José Caballero (TB) | $5,000 | 3.2 | 0.6 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyle Schwarber (PHI) | $10,880 | 8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,200 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Sean Bouchard (COL) | $8,730 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Marsh (PHI) | $6,860 | 5.2 | 0.8 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $10,110 | 7.3 | 0.7 |
| Value | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $6,800 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Oliver Dunn (MIL) | $8,740 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $7,350 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $9,400 | 7.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $7,380 | 6 | 0.8 |
| Fade | James Farmer (COL) | $9,470 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan India (KC) | $7,990 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $9,740 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $9,740 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Michael Toglia (COL) | $9,000 | 5.3 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $6,780 | 5.3 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Ryan (MIN) | $17,050 | 18.5 | 1.1 |
| Value | Joseph Ryan (MIN) | $17,050 | 18.5 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Thursday teams, consider starting with a value player like Joseph Ryan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Joseph Ryan 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 Joseph Ward.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sean Bouchard is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Thursday slate closes at 9:05am AEST on Thursday. 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 Thursday slate. 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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