MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 28, 2024
Last updated: Aug 27, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Aug 27, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:10am AEST on August 28, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves
- Chicago White Sox vs Texas Rangers
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Baltimore Orioles
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Mets
- Milwaukee Brewers vs San Francisco Giants
- Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays
- St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres
- Colorado Rockies vs Miami Marlins
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (CWS, P) | $19,420 | 21.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Yariel Rodríguez (TOR, P) | $12,810 | 15 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Matthew Wallner (MIN, OF) | $8,720 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yandy Díaz (TB, 1B) | $6,310 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
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) | $7,370 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,370 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | William Smith (LAD) | $8,510 | 5.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $6,960 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,560 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Masyn Winn (STL) | $6,880 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $8,090 | 4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | José Caballero (TB) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,340 | 10.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Alec Burleson (STL) | $6,730 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Matthew Wallner (MIN) | $8,720 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jose Adolis García (TEX) | $7,070 | 7.3 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Burger (MIA) | $9,210 | 7.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Eugenio Suárez (ARI) | $9,450 | 5.7 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $6,530 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,560 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,720 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Otto Lopez (MIA) | $8,470 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Rodgers (COL) | $6,530 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,980 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $6,310 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | LaMonte Wade (SF) | $8,070 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (STL) | $6,450 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (CWS) | $19,420 | 21.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Yariel Rodríguez (TOR) | $12,810 | 15 | 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 Yariel Rodríguez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Garrett Crochet 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 Yandy Díaz.
On the other hand, according to our model, Matthew Wallner 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 9:10am 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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