MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 6, 2024
Last updated: May 5, 2024, 4:26PM | Published: May 5, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest starts at 3:35am AEST on May 6, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 May 6 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate consists of these match-ups:
- New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers
- Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox
- Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Mets
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres
- Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies
- Cincinnati Reds vs Baltimore Orioles
- Washington Nationals vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Cleveland Guardians vs Los Angeles Angels
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago White Sox
- Oakland Athletics vs Miami Marlins
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves
- Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET, P) | $22,030 | 21.5 | 1 |
| Value | Daniel A. Lynch (KC, P) | $7,550 | 12.1 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Jacob McCarthy (ARI, OF) | $8,700 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Jake Fraley (CIN, OF) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
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'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) | $9,440 | 7.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,630 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Noah Naylor (CLE) | $8,590 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Keibert Ruiz (WSH) | $6,340 | 4.6 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,470 | 9.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $7,460 | 7.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Wenceel Pérez (DET) | $8,520 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $6,760 | 6.6 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $12,710 | 10.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jake Fraley (CIN) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jacob McCarthy (ARI) | $8,700 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Evan Carter (TEX) | $5,450 | 5.7 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,800 | 8.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (HOU) | $7,670 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Josh Smith (TEX) | $8,930 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jeimer Candelario (CIN) | $7,140 | 5.5 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $11,290 | 8.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $6,050 | 5.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Jorge Mateo (BAL) | $9,440 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Gleyber Torres (NYY) | $7,420 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,160 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Value | Spencer Torkelson (DET) | $6,270 | 6.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $10,100 | 5.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET) | $22,030 | 21.5 | 1 |
| Value | Daniel A. Lynch (KC) | $7,550 | 12.1 | 1.6 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel A. Lynch. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tarik Skubal 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 Jake Fraley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob McCarthy is one of the lowest 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 slate. 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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