MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 6, 2024
Last updated: Jul 5, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Jul 5, 2024, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on July 6, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on July 6 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Saturday slate includes these games:
- Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros
- Colorado Rockies vs Kansas City Royals
- New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Cincinnati Reds vs Detroit Tigers
- Oakland Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles
- Miami Marlins vs Chicago White Sox
- Texas Rangers vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Cleveland Guardians vs San Francisco Giants
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyler Glasnow (LAD, P) | $23,770 | 22.9 | 1 |
| Value | Randy Vásquez (SD, P) | $7,860 | 11.5 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Shawn Dubin (HOU, P) | $13,190 | 2.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Boyce Mullins (BAL, OF) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 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'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 budget-conscious strategies, "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) | $7,560 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,560 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Freddy Fermin (KC) | $10,860 | 3.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,700 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $12,300 | 9.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $6,310 | 7.6 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Noelvi Marte (CIN) | $8,250 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $7,110 | 7.2 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,480 | 9.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Boyce Mullins (BAL) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Dairon Blanco (KC) | $10,440 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Chourio (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,750 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (HOU) | $7,270 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Jose Miranda (MIN) | $8,410 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | David LeMahieu (NYY) | $5,020 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,700 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Gleyber Torres (NYY) | $6,050 | 6.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Brandon Lowe (TB) | $9,510 | 5.5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,820 | 7.8 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,140 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,140 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Andrew Vaughn (CWS) | $9,160 | 5.7 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyler Glasnow (LAD) | $23,770 | 22.9 | 1 |
| Value | Randy Vásquez (SD) | $7,860 | 11.5 | 1.5 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Randy Vásquez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tyler Glasnow is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Boyce Mullins.
On the other hand, according to our model, Shawn Dubin 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 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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