MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 4, 2024
Last updated: Sep 3, 2024, 10:26PM | Published: Sep 3, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest starts at 9:07am AEST on September 4, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 September 4 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Texas Rangers vs New York Yankees
- Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies
- Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians
- Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Oakland Athletics vs Seattle Mariners
- Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the strongest DFS projections in the world.
With the best MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT, P) | $23,860 | 23.3 | 1 |
| Value | Steven Matz (STL, P) | $9,800 | 13.6 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Robert Refsnyder (BOS, OF) | $8,120 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Masataka Yoshida (BOS, OF) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Salvador Perez (KC) | $6,930 | 7 | 1 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $6,930 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Sean Murphy (ATL) | $8,080 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $7,430 | 5.3 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,330 | 9.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,130 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Willy Adames (MIL) | $10,860 | 7.1 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Masyn Winn (STL) | $7,450 | 7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,710 | 10.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Masataka Yoshida (BOS) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Robert Refsnyder (BOS) | $8,120 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Cody Bellinger (CHC) | $6,640 | 7.3 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,570 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Isaac Paredes (CHC) | $6,600 | 7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $8,320 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $11,630 | 8.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,510 | 7.5 | 1 |
| Fade | William Wagner (TOR) | $8,130 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $7,310 | 7 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $10,080 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Cody Bellinger (CHC) | $6,640 | 7.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Connor Joe (PIT) | $8,180 | 2.9 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Paredes (CHC) | $6,600 | 7 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT) | $23,860 | 23.3 | 1 |
| Value | Steven Matz (STL) | $9,800 | 13.6 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Steven Matz. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Paul Skenes 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 Masataka Yoshida.
On the other hand, according to our model, Robert Refsnyder 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 9:07am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised MLB Wednesday line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
