MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 11, 2024
Last updated: May 10, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: May 10, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on May 11, 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 crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contestsas well as enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Saturday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians
- Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics
- Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals
- Baltimore Orioles vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals
- New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves
- Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals
- San Francisco Giants vs Cincinnati Reds
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Minnesota Twins
- San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Colorado Rockies vs Texas Rangers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyler Glasnow (LAD, P) | $22,770 | 22.3 | 1 |
| Value | Robert Gasser (MIL, P) | $5,000 | 14 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Willie Calhoun (LAA, OF) | $8,240 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Bo Bichette (TOR, SS) | $6,580 | 7.7 | 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'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 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) | $10,470 | 7.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,830 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Ryan Jeffers (MIN) | $12,160 | 4.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Keibert Ruiz (WSH) | $5,920 | 4.5 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $13,340 | 9.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $6,580 | 7.7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $8,160 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Manuel Machado (SD) | $7,500 | 7.4 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $10,390 | 10.8 | 1 |
| Value | Michael Harris (ATL) | $7,070 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Willie Calhoun (LAA) | $8,240 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Michael Conforto (SF) | $5,140 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,570 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $8,900 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Bryan Ramos (CWS) | $8,640 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Matt Chapman (SF) | $7,250 | 6 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,130 | 8.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $6,310 | 6.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Bryan Ramos (CWS) | $8,640 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SD) | $7,570 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,700 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $7,700 | 8.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) | $8,860 | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | LaMonte Wade (SF) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyler Glasnow (LAD) | $22,770 | 22.3 | 1 |
| Value | Robert Gasser (MIL) | $5,000 | 14 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Robert Gasser. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tyler Glasnow 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 Bo Bichette.
On the other hand, according to our model, Willie Calhoun 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 Saturday slate closes at 9:05am AEST on Saturday. 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 Saturday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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