MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 19, 2024
Last updated: Apr 18, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Apr 18, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest begins at 9:40am AEST on April 19, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests or enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 19 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate consists of these match-ups:
- San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Logan Webb (SF, P) | $18,250 | 17.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Christian Walker (ARI, 1B) | $7,120 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Joc Pederson (ARI, OF) | $8,730 | 5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Eugenio Suárez (ARI, 3B) | $5,920 | 5.9 | 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 | Gabriel Moreno (ARI) | $5,850 | 4.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Gabriel Moreno (ARI) | $5,850 | 4.9 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Bailey (SF) | $6,230 | 3.5 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Ahmed (SF) | $5,770 | 3.5 | 0.6 |
| Value | Nicholas Ahmed (SF) | $5,770 | 3.5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Jace Peterson (ARI) | $5,000 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Corbin Carroll (ARI) | $10,400 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jorge Soler (SF) | $7,530 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Joc Pederson (ARI) | $8,730 | 5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Michael Yastrzemski (SF) | $6,030 | 4.9 | 0.8 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Chapman (SF) | $8,280 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Eugenio Suárez (ARI) | $5,920 | 5.9 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (ARI) | $11,170 | 7.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Thairo Estrada (SF) | $7,960 | 6.5 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Jace Peterson (ARI) | $5,000 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian Walker (ARI) | $7,120 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Christian Walker (ARI) | $7,120 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | LaMonte Wade (SF) | $7,120 | 5.3 | 0.7 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Logan Webb (SF) | $18,250 | 17.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Logan Webb (SF) | $18,250 | 17.1 | 0.9 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Christian Walker. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Logan Webb 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 Eugenio Suárez.
On the other hand, according to our model, Joc Pederson is one of the lowest 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 Friday slate closes at 9:40am AEST on Friday. 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 Friday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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