MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 20, 2024
Last updated: Apr 19, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Apr 19, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on April 20, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests or enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 20 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Saturday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
- New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Atlanta Braves vs Texas Rangers
- Cleveland Guardians vs Oakland Athletics
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets
- Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers
- Kansas City Royals vs Baltimore Orioles
- San Diego Padres vs Toronto Blue Jays
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Freddy Peralta (MIL, P) | $23,410 | 20.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Andrew Heaney (TEX, P) | $10,790 | 14.2 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Blake Perkins (MIL, OF) | $8,390 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Gorman (STL, 3B/2B) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
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 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) | $9,820 | 7.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,900 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Jose Trevino (NYY) | $8,070 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Gary Sánchez (MIL) | $5,000 | 3.6 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,760 | 10.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,760 | 10.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | José Caballero (TB) | $8,580 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Zachary McKinstry (DET) | $5,000 | 3.5 | 0.7 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $12,780 | 11.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Harris (ATL) | $7,860 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Blake Perkins (MIL) | $8,390 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Rhys Hoskins (MIL) | $6,690 | 6.9 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,770 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Jordan Westburg (BAL) | $11,460 | 5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,790 | 7.5 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $10,200 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Brice Turang (MIL) | $8,580 | 5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $7,240 | 7 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $9,290 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Paul Goldschmidt (STL) | $6,460 | 7.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) | $11,840 | 4.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Rhys Hoskins (MIL) | $6,690 | 6.9 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Freddy Peralta (MIL) | $23,410 | 20.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Andrew Heaney (TEX) | $10,790 | 14.2 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Andrew Heaney. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Freddy Peralta 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 Nolan Gorman.
On the other hand, according to our model, Blake Perkins is one of the worst 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 Saturday slate closes at 9:05am AEST on Saturday. 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 Saturday 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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