MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 27, 2024
Last updated: Aug 26, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Aug 26, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:10am AEST on August 27, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 August 27 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate features these games:
- Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Colorado Rockies vs Miami Marlins
- St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres
- Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers
- Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | John Ober (MIN, P) | $17,960 | 17.1 | 1 |
| Value | Tyler Madden (DET, P) | $5,000 | 13.7 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Connor Norby (MIA, 2B) | $11,610 | 4.8 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Tyler O'Neill (BOS, OF) | $5,000 | 7.4 | 1.5 |
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 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 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) | $7,710 | 6.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,710 | 6.5 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Alejandro Kirk (TOR) | $5,000 | 4 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,280 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | José Caballero (TB) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | David Hamilton (BOS) | $8,890 | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Orlando Arcia (ATL) | $6,160 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarren Duran (BOS) | $10,000 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Tyler O'Neill (BOS) | $5,000 | 7.4 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Mario Loperfido (TOR) | $8,220 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | George Springer (TOR) | $6,980 | 7.3 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $10,880 | 8.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Justin Turner (SEA) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jacob Burger (MIA) | $9,870 | 7.5 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Jose Miranda (MIN) | $5,850 | 5.3 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Lowe (TB) | $7,940 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $7,330 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Connor Norby (MIA) | $11,610 | 4.8 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Willi Castro (MIN) | $7,610 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,040 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $6,710 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jonah Bride (MIA) | $8,050 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Giovanny Urshela (ATL) | $5,780 | 5 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | John Ober (MIN) | $17,960 | 17.1 | 1 |
| Value | Tyler Madden (DET) | $5,000 | 13.7 | 2.7 |
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 Tyler Madden. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, John Ober 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 Tyler O'Neill.
On the other hand, according to our model, Connor Norby 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 9:10am 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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