MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 4, 2024
Last updated: Jun 3, 2024, 10:27PM | Published: Jun 3, 2024, 12:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:07am AEST on June 4, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate consists of the following games:
- Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants
- Colorado Rockies vs Cincinnati Reds
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles
- Los Angeles Angels vs San Diego Padres
- Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET, P) | $21,730 | 22 | 1 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL, P) | $9,840 | 13.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Jacob McCarthy (AZ, OF) | $10,650 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Bo Bichette (TOR, SS) | $6,170 | 7.8 | 1.3 |
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 | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $8,620 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $8,620 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Tyler Stephenson (CIN) | $8,690 | 4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jonah Heim (TEX) | $6,690 | 4.8 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $11,010 | 8.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $6,170 | 7.8 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Wenceel Pérez (DET) | $8,050 | 5.3 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $7,160 | 7 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyle Tucker (HOU) | $10,850 | 9.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Alec Burleson (STL) | $5,650 | 6.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jacob McCarthy (AZ) | $10,650 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | George Springer (TOR) | $6,580 | 6.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,600 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Value | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,600 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Eugenio Suárez (AZ) | $9,480 | 5.3 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Matt Chapman (SF) | $7,930 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,140 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $8,850 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jonathan India (CIN) | $9,720 | 5.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $7,870 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,040 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,040 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Jeimer Candelario (CIN) | $8,890 | 6.1 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (STL) | $7,250 | 7.3 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET) | $21,730 | 22 | 1 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL) | $9,840 | 13.8 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryan Feltner. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tarik Skubal 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 Bo Bichette.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob McCarthy 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 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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