MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 14, 2024
Last updated: Jun 13, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Jun 13, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest kicks off at 9:10am AEST on June 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Friday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate features the following games:
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Angels
- Boston Red Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Texas Rangers
- Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox
- Minnesota Twins vs Oakland Athletics
- New York Mets vs Miami Marlins
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (CWS, P) | $23,000 | 21.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Griffin Canning (LAA, P) | $12,210 | 13.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jacob McCarthy (AZ, OF) | $9,350 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Leody Taveras (TEX, OF) | $5,650 | 5.6 | 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 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $9,070 | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| Value | Jonah Heim (TEX) | $7,040 | 4.7 | 0.7 |
| Fade | Ryan Jeffers (MIN) | $8,410 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Gabriel Moreno (AZ) | $7,530 | 4.5 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $11,230 | 8.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $5,000 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | David Hamilton (BOS) | $9,050 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Timothy Anderson (MIA) | $5,610 | 4.9 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,880 | 9.4 | 0.7 |
| Value | Leody Taveras (TEX) | $5,650 | 5.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Jacob McCarthy (AZ) | $9,350 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Castellanos (PHI) | $7,080 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $9,120 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $9,120 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Willi Castro (MIN) | $9,350 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Eugenio Suárez (AZ) | $7,200 | 5 | 0.7 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $11,230 | 8.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $6,510 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $11,040 | 7.7 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Lopez (CWS) | $5,000 | 3.9 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $9,010 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $9,010 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Carlos Santana (MIN) | $9,230 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Joshua Bell (MIA) | $7,410 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (CWS) | $23,000 | 21.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Griffin Canning (LAA) | $12,210 | 13.5 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Griffin Canning. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Garrett Crochet 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 Leody Taveras.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob McCarthy 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 Friday slate closes at 9:10am 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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