MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 10, 2024
Last updated: Jun 9, 2024, 4:26PM | Published: Jun 9, 2024, 8:27AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest starts at 3:35am AEST on June 10, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate features the following games:
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Minnesota Twins
- Miami Marlins vs Cleveland Guardians
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Colorado Rockies
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves
- Oakland Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Detroit Tigers vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles
- Chicago White Sox vs Boston Red Sox
- Kansas City Royals vs Seattle Mariners
- Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET, P) | $22,850 | 21.9 | 1 |
| Value | Hurston Waldrep (ATL, P) | $5,000 | 13.1 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Xavier Edwards (MIA, SS) | $8,050 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Tyson Blach (COL, P) | $7,190 | 10 | 1.4 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $9,090 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,010 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) | $8,160 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,140 | 6 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,120 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Willy Adames (MIL) | $6,400 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Xavier Edwards (MIA) | $8,050 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $7,910 | 7.9 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Fernando Tatis (SD) | $11,640 | 8.7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Boyce Mullins (BAL) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Corey Julks (CWS) | $9,000 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Michael Harris (ATL) | $7,610 | 7.9 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,930 | 8.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Nicholas Senzel (WSH) | $8,210 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,210 | 7.2 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $10,560 | 7.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Luis García (WSH) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Enmanuel Valdez (BOS) | $10,260 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brice Turang (MIL) | $5,010 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,760 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $6,990 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) | $9,260 | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Rhys Hoskins (MIL) | $6,830 | 6.7 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET) | $22,850 | 21.9 | 1 |
| Value | Hurston Waldrep (ATL) | $5,000 | 13.1 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Hurston Waldrep. 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 Tyson Blach.
On the other hand, according to our model, Xavier Edwards 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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