MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 24, 2024
Last updated: Apr 23, 2024, 10:26PM | Published: Apr 23, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEST on April 24, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests or enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 24 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox
- Kansas City Royals vs Toronto Blue Jays
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres
- Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners
- New York Yankees vs Oakland Athletics
- Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pablo López (MIN, P) | $19,430 | 19.9 | 1 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL, P) | $11,050 | 15.1 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Tyler Wade (SD, 3B) | $8,070 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Gorman (STL, 2B/3B) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 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'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 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 | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,870 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,870 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) | $10,350 | 3.9 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Alejandro Kirk (TOR) | $5,000 | 3.3 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,600 | 10.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,600 | 10.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Ha-Seong Kim (SD) | $10,280 | 6.3 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,510 | 7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $12,540 | 10.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Jones (COL) | $7,050 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Jurickson Profar (SD) | $8,680 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | George Springer (TOR) | $7,740 | 7.5 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $9,340 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Tyler Wade (SD) | $8,070 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Ryan McMahon (COL) | $7,420 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $9,370 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Edouard Julien (MIN) | $9,710 | 5.7 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Rodgers (COL) | $5,800 | 5.8 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,490 | 8.5 | 1 |
| Value | Andrew Vaughn (CWS) | $5,910 | 6.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Jurickson Profar (SD) | $8,680 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Tyler France (SEA) | $7,420 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pablo López (MIN) | $19,430 | 19.9 | 1 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL) | $11,050 | 15.1 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryan Feltner. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Pablo López is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Nolan Gorman.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyler Wade is one of the worst 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 Wednesday slate closes at 9:05am AEST on Wednesday. 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 Wednesday 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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