MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 13, 2024
Last updated: May 12, 2024, 5:26PM | Published: May 12, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest kicks off at 3:35am AEST on May 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contestsas well as enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate features these games:
- San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Colorado Rockies vs Texas Rangers
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
- Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Minnesota Twins
- San Francisco Giants vs Cincinnati Reds
- Baltimore Orioles vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees
- Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics
- Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals
- Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians
- Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Zachary Wheeler (PHI, P) | $25,020 | 19.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Tyson Blach (COL, P) | $5,000 | 9.9 | 2 |
| Fade | Robert Refsnyder (BOS, OF) | $8,540 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Michael Soroka (CWS, P) | $7,940 | 11.6 | 1.5 |
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) | $10,130 | 7.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $7,890 | 6.5 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Elias Díaz (COL) | $9,440 | 4.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Gary Sánchez (MIL) | $5,000 | 3.4 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,170 | 10 | 0.9 |
| Value | Manuel Machado (SD) | $7,210 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $9,500 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $7,530 | 7.7 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyle Tucker (HOU) | $11,430 | 9.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jackson Chourio (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Robert Refsnyder (BOS) | $8,540 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Marsh (PHI) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $11,630 | 8.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $8,750 | 8.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Ezequiel Duran (TEX) | $8,670 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Senzel (WSH) | $5,000 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,520 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $5,930 | 6.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Ezequiel Duran (TEX) | $8,670 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Michael Massey (KC) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,070 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jacob Burger (MIA) | $6,150 | 6.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Carlos Santana (MIN) | $9,000 | 4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Joshua Bell (MIA) | $6,250 | 6.3 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Wheeler (PHI) | $25,020 | 19.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Tyson Blach (COL) | $5,000 | 9.9 | 2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Tyson Blach. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zachary Wheeler is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Michael Soroka.
On the other hand, according to our model, Robert Refsnyder 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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