MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview for April 15, 2024
Last updated: Apr 14, 2024, 5:25PM | Published: Apr 14, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest starts at 3:35am AEST on April 15, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests or even enhancing your season-long fantasy line-up on Monday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Colorado Rockies
- Baltimore Orioles vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds
- Tampa Bay Rays vs San Francisco Giants
- Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Angels
- Cleveland Guardians vs New York Yankees
- Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs St. Louis Cardinals
- New York Mets vs Kansas City Royals
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins
- Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers
- Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs
- Oakland Athletics vs Washington Nationals
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Cheat Sheet
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on the slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Blake Snell (SF, P) | $19,320 | 19.7 | 1 |
| Value | Michael Soroka (CWS, P) | $9,240 | 12.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Jacob Young (WSH, OF) | $8,970 | 1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | José Ramírez (CLE, 3B) | $7,010 | 8.7 | 1.2 |
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 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $10,860 | 7.3 | 0.7 |
| Value | Keibert Ruiz (WSH) | $5,880 | 5.1 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Ryan Jeffers (MIN) | $9,810 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Mitchell Garver (SEA) | $6,180 | 5.2 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $12,120 | 10.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $6,380 | 7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $11,910 | 6.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Ednel Báez (DET) | $5,010 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $11,280 | 11.1 | 1 |
| Value | Randy Arozarena (TB) | $7,130 | 8.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jacob Young (WSH) | $8,970 | 1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Cody Bellinger (CHC) | $6,880 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $7,010 | 8.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | José Ramírez (CLE) | $7,010 | 8.7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Oswaldo Cabrera (NYY) | $8,780 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Luis Rengifo (LAA) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $10,250 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $6,930 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Abraham Toro (OAK) | $8,550 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Luis García (WSH) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,540 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Andrew Vaughn (CWS) | $6,090 | 6.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Gavin Sheets (CWS) | $9,960 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Cody Bellinger (CHC) | $6,880 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Blake Snell (SF) | $19,320 | 19.7 | 1 |
| Value | Michael Soroka (CWS) | $9,240 | 12.8 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Monday team(s), consider starting with a value player like Michael Soroka. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Blake Snell 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 José Ramírez.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob Young 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.
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.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Monday slate closes at 3:35am AEST on Monday. ENTER NOW!
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