MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 8, 2024
Last updated: Jul 7, 2024, 5:25PM | Published: Jul 7, 2024, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest starts at 3:35am AEST on July 8, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build 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 consists of these match-ups:
- Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Angels
- Cleveland Guardians vs San Francisco Giants
- Colorado Rockies vs Kansas City Royals
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Oakland Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles
- Miami Marlins vs Chicago White Sox
- Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros
- Texas Rangers vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets
- Cincinnati Reds vs Detroit Tigers
- Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers
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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 | Tarik Skubal (DET, P) | $22,420 | 21.4 | 1 |
| Value | Tanner Gordon (COL, P) | $5,000 | 10.8 | 2.2 |
| Fade | Robert Wynns (CIN, C) | $9,830 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Cheapie | Dallas Keuchel (MIL, P) | $5,710 | 9.9 | 1.7 |
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 refer to 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) | $9,480 | 7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,790 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Robert Wynns (CIN) | $9,830 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Cheapie | Jonah Heim (TEX) | $6,560 | 4.7 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $13,080 | 9.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $6,670 | 7.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Enrique Hernández (LAD) | $8,280 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $6,120 | 6.3 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,030 | 9.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | William Benson (CIN) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Miguel Vargas (LAD) | $11,380 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Daulton Varsho (TOR) | $6,890 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,920 | 9.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Miguel Rojas (LAD) | $8,270 | 3.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jeimer Candelario (CIN) | $6,720 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $9,620 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Brice Turang (MIL) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Michael Massey (KC) | $8,780 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $8,920 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $7,890 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Carlos Santana (MIN) | $8,010 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $7,970 | 7.9 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET) | $22,420 | 21.4 | 1 |
| Value | Tanner Gordon (COL) | $5,000 | 10.8 | 2.2 |
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 Tanner Gordon. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tarik Skubal is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Dallas Keuchel.
On the other hand, according to our model, Robert Wynns is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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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