MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 7, 2024
Last updated: May 6, 2024, 10:26PM | Published: May 6, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:10am AEST on May 7, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contestsas well as enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate features these games:
- Minnesota Twins vs Seattle Mariners
- Kansas City Royals vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Oakland Athletics vs Texas Rangers
- St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Miami Marlins
- Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cole Ragans (KC, P) | $18,450 | 19.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Evan Carter (TEX, OF) | $5,030 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Michael Tauchman (CHC, OF) | $8,060 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jeffrey Bleday (OAK, OF) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $10,310 | 7.3 | 0.7 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,450 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Shea Langeliers (OAK) | $8,700 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Christian Bethancourt (MIA) | $5,000 | 2.9 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $12,180 | 10 | 0.8 |
| Value | Timothy Anderson (MIA) | $5,690 | 5.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Willi Castro (MIN) | $8,080 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Carlos Correa (MIN) | $6,770 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,490 | 9.4 | 0.7 |
| Value | Evan Carter (TEX) | $5,030 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Michael Tauchman (CHC) | $8,060 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jeffrey Bleday (OAK) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $9,830 | 7.3 | 0.7 |
| Value | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $9,830 | 7.3 | 0.7 |
| Fade | Joshua Rojas (SEA) | $10,050 | 4.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Davis (OAK) | $7,660 | 4.5 | 0.6 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,500 | 8.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $7,380 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Abraham Toro (OAK) | $8,020 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $6,700 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $9,840 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Joshua Bell (MIA) | $6,650 | 6.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Tyler Nevin (OAK) | $9,170 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Tyler France (SEA) | $7,130 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cole Ragans (KC) | $18,450 | 19.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Robert Wood (OAK) | $10,520 | 11.8 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Evan Carter. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cole Ragans is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jeffrey Bleday.
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 entering 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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