MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 3, 2024
Last updated: May 2, 2024, 4:25PM | Published: May 2, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest kicks off at 3:05am AEST on May 3, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contestsas well as enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on May 3 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate includes these games:
- Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees
- Texas Rangers vs Washington Nationals
- Boston Red Sox vs San Francisco Giants
- New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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 picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Carlos Rodón (NYY, P) | $19,590 | 18.9 | 1 |
| Value | Kyle Bradish (BAL, P) | $11,720 | 15.8 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jacob Young (WSH, OF) | $9,710 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Evan Carter (TEX, OF) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
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 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 | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $8,280 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $8,280 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Keibert Ruiz (WSH) | $6,440 | 4.8 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $9,750 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $9,750 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Paul Abrams (WSH) | $11,500 | 8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Ahmed (SF) | $5,000 | 3.4 | 0.7 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Juan Soto (NYY) | $11,110 | 8.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Evan Carter (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Jacob Young (WSH) | $9,710 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Jorge Soler (SF) | $7,110 | 7 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $8,480 | 8.5 | 1 |
| Value | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $8,480 | 8.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Josh Smith (TEX) | $8,500 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Wilmer Flores (SF) | $5,000 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $9,950 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Gleyber Torres (NYY) | $6,630 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Thairo Estrada (SF) | $8,560 | 6.4 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Luis García (WSH) | $6,990 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $9,070 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $9,070 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | David Lowe (TEX) | $8,690 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Joey Meneses (WSH) | $6,480 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Carlos Rodón (NYY) | $19,590 | 18.9 | 1 |
| Value | Kyle Bradish (BAL) | $11,720 | 15.8 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kyle Bradish. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Carlos Rodón 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 Evan Carter.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob Young is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Friday slate closes at 3:05am 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised MLB Friday 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.
