MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview for April 12, 2024
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Apr 11, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest commences at 8:40am AEST on April 12, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests or even enhancing your season-long fantasy line-up on April 12 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate includes these match-ups:
- Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with 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 more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on the slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Grayson Rodriguez (BAL, P) | $18,480 | 18.4 | 1 |
| Value | Oneil Cruz (PIT, SS) | $6,710 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Edward Olivares (PIT, OF) | $11,130 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Triston Casas (BOS, 3B) | $7,130 | 7.1 | 1 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is expected to score the most points across the entire 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 deemed less valuable due to a poor projected score relative to their salary. For those needing to fill their line-up while staying under the salary cap, "cheapie" options refer to undervalued players at lower price points.
Finally, 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) | $8,720 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $8,720 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Reese McGuire (BOS) | $8,010 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Henry Davis (PIT) | $6,850 | 4.1 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $11,110 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Oneil Cruz (PIT) | $6,710 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Trea Turner (PHI) | $10,270 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Holliday (BAL) | $5,000 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyle Schwarber (PHI) | $8,970 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nicholas Castellanos (PHI) | $6,870 | 6.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Edward Olivares (PIT) | $11,130 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Masataka Yoshida (BOS) | $6,850 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Triston Casas (BOS) | $7,130 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Value | Triston Casas (BOS) | $7,130 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Ke'Bryan Hayes (PIT) | $8,390 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Westburg (BAL) | $7,660 | 4.7 | 0.6 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $6,830 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $6,830 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Westburg (BAL) | $7,660 | 4.7 | 0.6 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $9,890 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $9,890 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Connor Joe (PIT) | $10,180 | 3.8 | 0.4 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Grayson Rodriguez (BAL) | $18,480 | 18.4 | 1 |
| Value | Grayson Rodriguez (BAL) | $18,480 | 18.4 | 1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Friday team(s), consider starting with a value player like Oneil Cruz. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Grayson Rodriguez 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 Triston Casas.
Conversely, according to our model, Edward Olivares is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
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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