MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 31, 2024
Last updated: May 30, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: May 30, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest commences at 9:10am AEST on May 31, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 May 31 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate features the following match-ups:
- Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees
- New York Mets vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers
- Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Gallen (ARI, P) | $19,130 | 18.3 | 1 |
| Value | Patrick Sandoval (LAA, P) | $12,640 | 15.3 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Kevin Pillar (LAA, OF) | $9,240 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Joey Meneses (WSH, 1B) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
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'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 | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $7,180 | 5 | 0.7 |
| Value | Gabriel Moreno (ARI) | $6,320 | 4.6 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $7,180 | 5 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Abrams (WSH) | $9,280 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $8,480 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $10,580 | 7.4 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Orlando Arcia (ATL) | $6,630 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Juan Soto (NYY) | $10,820 | 8.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Brandon Nimmo (NYM) | $7,390 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Kevin Pillar (LAA) | $9,240 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jordon Adell (LAA) | $6,830 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $9,780 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $8,490 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Matthew Vierling (DET) | $10,590 | 3.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Eugenio Suárez (ARI) | $6,330 | 5.3 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $9,400 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ketel Marte (ARI) | $7,610 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Luis Rengifo (LAA) | $9,000 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $6,110 | 6 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $10,230 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Joey Meneses (WSH) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Christian Walker (ARI) | $8,390 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Spencer Torkelson (DET) | $7,520 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Gallen (ARI) | $19,130 | 18.3 | 1 |
| Value | Patrick Sandoval (LAA) | $12,640 | 15.3 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Patrick Sandoval. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zachary Gallen is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Joey Meneses.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kevin Pillar 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 9:10am 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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