MLB Late Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 12, 2024
Last updated: Jun 12, 2024, 12:25AM | Published: Jun 11, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Late Wednesday DFS contest starts at 11:40am AEST on June 12, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Late Wednesday slate includes the following games:
- San Diego Padres vs Oakland Athletics
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Texas Rangers
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Angels
- San Francisco Giants vs Houston Astros
- Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronel Blanco (HOU, P) | $16,320 | 14.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Andrew Thorpe (CWS, P) | $5,000 | 13.5 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Heliot Ramos (SF, OF) | $9,360 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jhonathan Díaz (SEA, P) | $5,000 | 11.9 | 2.4 |
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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,040 | 6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,040 | 6 | 0.7 |
| Fade | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $9,610 | 5.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Gabriel Moreno (ARI) | $7,990 | 4.6 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,760 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $7,000 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Paul DeJong (CWS) | $8,140 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Lopez (CWS) | $5,240 | 3.9 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,580 | 9.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Corbin Carroll (ARI) | $8,350 | 8.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Heliot Ramos (SF) | $9,360 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Leody Taveras (TEX) | $6,320 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,980 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,980 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Alexander Bregman (HOU) | $8,130 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Matt Chapman (SF) | $7,980 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,760 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Thairo Estrada (SF) | $7,430 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Ketel Marte (ARI) | $11,660 | 7.7 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SD) | $7,720 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,280 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | David Lowe (TEX) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $8,280 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SD) | $7,720 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronel Blanco (HOU) | $16,320 | 14.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Andrew Thorpe (CWS) | $5,000 | 13.5 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Late Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Andrew Thorpe. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Ronel Blanco is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jhonathan Díaz.
On the other hand, according to our model, Heliot Ramos is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Late Wednesday slate closes at 11:40am AEST on Wednesday. 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 Late Wednesday contest. 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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