MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 7, 2024
Last updated: Jun 6, 2024, 10:27PM | Published: Jun 6, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEST on June 7, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble 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 consists of the following match-ups:
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- New York Yankees vs Minnesota Twins
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Colorado Rockies
- Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs
- Chicago White Sox vs Boston Red Sox
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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 make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pablo López (MIN, P) | $17,770 | 19.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Randy Vásquez (SD, P) | $9,440 | 12.1 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jacob Hurtubise (CIN, OF) | $8,090 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL, SS) | $7,140 | 7.3 | 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 | Gabriel Moreno (ARI) | $7,300 | 4.6 | 0.6 |
| Value | Gabriel Moreno (ARI) | $7,300 | 4.6 | 0.6 |
| Fade | Connor Wong (BOS) | $8,120 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Luis Campusano (SD) | $6,660 | 4 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $10,530 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,140 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Masyn Winn (STL) | $9,460 | 6.2 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Carlos Correa (MIN) | $7,310 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $11,780 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Corbin Carroll (ARI) | $9,030 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jacob Hurtubise (CIN) | $8,090 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brenton Doyle (COL) | $6,920 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $12,540 | 8.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Ryan McMahon (COL) | $7,030 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $10,680 | 5.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,980 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (ARI) | $9,130 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $7,560 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Enmanuel Valdez (BOS) | $9,180 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Gleyber Torres (NYY) | $7,480 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian Walker (ARI) | $8,670 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Paul Goldschmidt (STL) | $8,050 | 7.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jeimer Candelario (CIN) | $9,230 | 6.2 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Rizzo (NYY) | $6,850 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pablo López (MIN) | $17,770 | 19.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Randy Vásquez (SD) | $9,440 | 12.1 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Randy Vásquez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Pablo López is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Ezequiel Tovar.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob Hurtubise is one of the worst 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 9:05am 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 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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