MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 5, 2024
Last updated: Aug 4, 2024, 5:25PM | Published: Aug 4, 2024, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest commences at 3:35am AEST on August 5, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on August 5 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate features these match-ups:
- Cleveland Guardians vs Baltimore Orioles
- New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins
- Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals
- Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Los Angeles Angels vs New York Mets
- San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies
- Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox
- Seattle Mariners vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox
- Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT, P) | $22,450 | 24.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Osvaldo Bido (OAK, P) | $8,870 | 11.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Joseph Bart (PIT, C) | $9,680 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Maikel Garcia (KC, 3B) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 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 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 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $9,860 | 7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,110 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Joseph Bart (PIT) | $9,680 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $6,930 | 5.8 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $13,590 | 9.7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Trea Turner (PHI) | $8,140 | 8.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Paul DeJong (KC) | $8,140 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,350 | 7.3 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,450 | 9.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Nicholas Castellanos (PHI) | $6,350 | 6.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | German Rosario (LAD) | $8,210 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Lane Thomas (CLE) | $7,460 | 7.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,880 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Royce Lewis (MIN) | $11,730 | 7.5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $7,410 | 7.1 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,640 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Andrés Giménez (CLE) | $6,610 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | German Rosario (LAD) | $8,210 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $6,500 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,090 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $7,560 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) | $8,360 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | David Lowe (TEX) | $7,100 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT) | $22,450 | 24.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Osvaldo Bido (OAK) | $8,870 | 11.6 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Osvaldo Bido. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Paul Skenes 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 Maikel Garcia.
On the other hand, according to our model, Joseph Bart is one of the worst 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 Monday slate closes at 3:35am AEST on Monday. 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 Monday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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