MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 21, 2024
Last updated: Aug 20, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Aug 20, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on August 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate includes the following games:
- New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians
- San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins
- Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
- New York Mets vs Baltimore Orioles
- Oakland Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays
- San Francisco Giants vs Chicago White Sox
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Cincinnati Reds
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers
- Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Seattle Mariners
- Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cole Ragans (KC, P) | $20,900 | 20.1 | 1 |
| Value | Oneil Cruz (PIT, SS) | $5,000 | 7.7 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Dairon Blanco (KC, OF) | $10,740 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jose Siri (TB, OF) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,140 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,140 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Joseph Bart (PIT) | $9,370 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Jansen (BOS) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,360 | 10 | 0.9 |
| Value | Oneil Cruz (PIT) | $5,000 | 7.7 | 1.5 |
| Fade | David Hamilton (BOS) | $8,800 | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Orlando Arcia (ATL) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,240 | 10.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jose Siri (TB) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Dairon Blanco (KC) | $10,740 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Teoscar Hernández (LAD) | $7,030 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,870 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Justin Turner (SEA) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $8,130 | 5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $6,850 | 7 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $9,060 | 8.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Andrés Giménez (CLE) | $6,690 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Brandon Lowe (TB) | $10,270 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $7,690 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,890 | 8.5 | 1 |
| Value | Michael Busch (CHC) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Isaac Paredes (CHC) | $9,050 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $7,370 | 7.8 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cole Ragans (KC) | $20,900 | 20.1 | 1 |
| Value | Walker Buehler (LAD) | $11,850 | 14 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Oneil Cruz. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Jose Siri.
On the other hand, according to our model, Dairon Blanco is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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