MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 8, 2024
Last updated: May 7, 2024, 10:26PM | Published: May 7, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on May 8, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate consists of these games:
- New York Yankees vs Houston Astros
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Miami Marlins
- Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres
- Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox
- Kansas City Royals vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Colorado Rockies vs San Francisco Giants
- St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets
- Minnesota Twins vs Seattle Mariners
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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 | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD, P) | $21,010 | 19.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Randy Vásquez (SD, P) | $9,210 | 12.5 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Blake Perkins (MIL, OF) | $8,580 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Dakota Hudson (COL, P) | $7,320 | 9.1 | 1.2 |
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 highlight 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) | $9,340 | 7.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,010 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Ryan Jeffers (MIN) | $9,580 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) | $7,000 | 4.2 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,920 | 10 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $7,110 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Willi Castro (MIN) | $8,350 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Timothy Anderson (MIA) | $5,750 | 5.6 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $11,490 | 10.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Julio Rodríguez (SEA) | $8,220 | 9.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Blake Perkins (MIL) | $8,580 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Cody Bellinger (CHC) | $5,240 | 5.1 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $10,210 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (HOU) | $7,100 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Willi Castro (MIN) | $8,350 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Wilmer Flores (SF) | $5,000 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,810 | 8.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Gleyber Torres (NYY) | $6,600 | 6.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Michael Massey (KC) | $9,080 | 5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $6,430 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,070 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $7,610 | 8.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | LaMonte Wade (SF) | $8,540 | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (STL) | $6,880 | 7.2 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) | $21,010 | 19.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Randy Vásquez (SD) | $9,210 | 12.5 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Randy Vásquez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto 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 Dakota Hudson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Blake Perkins 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 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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