MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 29, 2024
Last updated: Jul 28, 2024, 5:26PM | Published: Jul 28, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest starts at 3:35am AEST on July 29, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on July 29 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate features these games:
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves
- Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics
- Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins
- Chicago White Sox vs Seattle Mariners
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers
- Baltimore Orioles vs San Diego Padres
- Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs
- San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies
- Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Cleveland Guardians
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Miami Marlins
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (CWS, P) | $21,490 | 22.4 | 1 |
| Value | Joseph Cantillo (CLE, P) | $8,230 | 14.9 | 1.8 |
| Fade | Jhonkensy Noel (CLE, OF) | $9,230 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Peter Alonso (NYM, 1B) | $7,580 | 8.1 | 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'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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,990 | 7.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,850 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | David Fry (CLE) | $10,880 | 5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,580 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,280 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $9,050 | 8.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Xavier Edwards (MIA) | $9,990 | 6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $7,050 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $14,660 | 9.7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Michael Yastrzemski (SF) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jhonkensy Noel (CLE) | $9,230 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Luis Robert (CWS) | $7,690 | 7.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $11,460 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $8,740 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Matt Chapman (SF) | $9,580 | 6.3 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Christopher Morel (CHC) | $7,000 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,760 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $7,130 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Gavin Lux (LAD) | $8,450 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Rodgers (COL) | $6,910 | 5.8 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $9,880 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $7,580 | 8.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Juan Yepez (WSH) | $9,540 | 5.4 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,850 | 7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (CWS) | $21,490 | 22.4 | 1 |
| Value | Joseph Cantillo (CLE) | $8,230 | 14.9 | 1.8 |
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 Joseph Cantillo. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Garrett Crochet 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 Peter Alonso.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jhonkensy Noel is one of the worst 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 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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