MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 15, 2024
Last updated: Jul 14, 2024, 5:26PM | Published: Jul 14, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest kicks off at 3:35am AEST on July 15, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate includes these games:
- San Francisco Giants vs Minnesota Twins
- Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Oakland Athletics
- New York Mets vs Colorado Rockies
- Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Cincinnati Reds vs Miami Marlins
- San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves
- Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians
- Chicago White Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals
- Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL, P) | $22,430 | 21.4 | 1 |
| Value | Jared Shuster (CWS, P) | $5,000 | 9.4 | 1.9 |
| Fade | Jose Iglesias (NYM, 2B) | $9,220 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA, 3B/OF) | $6,150 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
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) | $7,830 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,830 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Joseph Bart (PIT) | $8,180 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Ryan Jeffers (MIN) | $5,000 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,930 | 9.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Rece Hinds (CIN) | $14,080 | 3.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $6,780 | 6.8 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,220 | 9.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $6,150 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Joshua Palacios (PIT) | $9,060 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Merrill (SD) | $5,640 | 6.3 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $8,940 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $6,150 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Santiago Espinal (CIN) | $8,290 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,640 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,560 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Colten Keith (DET) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Jose Iglesias (NYM) | $9,220 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Andrés Giménez (CLE) | $7,210 | 7.5 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $9,100 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $7,620 | 8.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Juan Yepez (WSH) | $8,130 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $6,120 | 6.2 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL) | $22,430 | 21.4 | 1 |
| Value | Jared Shuster (CWS) | $5,000 | 9.4 | 1.9 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jared Shuster. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Christopher Sale 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 Joseph Ward.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jose Iglesias 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 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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