MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 3, 2024
Last updated: Sep 2, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Sep 2, 2024, 9:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest begins at 9:07am AEST on September 3, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers 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 is designed to help you put together 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 features these match-ups:
- Texas Rangers vs New York Yankees
- Oakland Athletics vs Seattle Mariners
- Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Gerrit Cole (NYY, P) | $19,400 | 19.3 | 1 |
| Value | Jack Leiter (TEX, P) | $9,610 | 14 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Jesse Winker (NYM, OF) | $8,470 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Justin Turner (SEA, 3B) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
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 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 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) | $7,290 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,290 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Austin Wells (NYY) | $5,190 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $10,520 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Corey Seager (TEX) | $9,070 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $8,830 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $7,870 | 6.5 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $11,930 | 9.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jose Adolis García (TEX) | $7,730 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Jesse Winker (NYM) | $8,470 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Wyatt Langford (TEX) | $6,830 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $9,150 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Justin Turner (SEA) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Joshua Jung (TEX) | $8,210 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Jorge Polanco (SEA) | $7,230 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,440 | 7.5 | 1 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,440 | 7.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Gleyber Torres (NYY) | $8,360 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Zachary Gelof (OAK) | $7,120 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $8,850 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryan Tellez (PIT) | $5,000 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Triston Casas (BOS) | $8,070 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Rizzo (NYY) | $5,000 | 4.4 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gerrit Cole (NYY) | $19,400 | 19.3 | 1 |
| Value | Jack Leiter (TEX) | $9,610 | 14 | 1.5 |
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 Jack Leiter. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Gerrit Cole is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Justin Turner.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jesse Winker is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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