MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 16, 2024
Last updated: Apr 15, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Apr 15, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest begins at 9:07am AEST on April 16, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests or enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate features these match-ups:
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals
- Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves
- Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals
- Oakland Athletics vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees
- New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Milwaukee Brewers vs San Diego Padres
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs
- Seattle Mariners vs Cincinnati Reds
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyler Glasnow (LAD, P) | $22,430 | 21.9 | 1 |
| Value | Nicholas Nastrini (CWS, P) | $5,000 | 13.1 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Nicholas Martini (CIN, OF) | $9,170 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Spencer Arrighetti (HOU, P) | $5,000 | 12.6 | 2.5 |
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 are 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) | $12,750 | 7.3 | 0.6 |
| Value | Keibert Ruiz (WSH) | $5,510 | 5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Tyler Stephenson (CIN) | $8,020 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $6,560 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $12,250 | 10.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $7,320 | 8.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Masyn Winn (STL) | $8,200 | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $7,140 | 7 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $13,480 | 11.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Julio Rodríguez (SEA) | $7,910 | 9.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Nicholas Martini (CIN) | $9,170 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Cody Bellinger (CHC) | $7,040 | 7.5 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $9,860 | 8.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Christopher Morel (CHC) | $6,490 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Oswaldo Cabrera (NYY) | $8,020 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Alexander Bregman (HOU) | $7,650 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $13,140 | 8.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $6,600 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jared Triolo (PIT) | $8,320 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Gleyber Torres (NYY) | $7,160 | 7.3 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $7,560 | 8.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Tyler France (SEA) | $6,070 | 7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Gavin Sheets (CWS) | $10,240 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $7,560 | 8.7 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyler Glasnow (LAD) | $22,430 | 21.9 | 1 |
| Value | Nicholas Nastrini (CWS) | $5,000 | 13.1 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Nicholas Nastrini. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tyler Glasnow is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Spencer Arrighetti.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nicholas Martini is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate closes at 9:07am AEST on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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