MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview for April 13, 2024
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Apr 12, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on April 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests or even enhancing your season-long fantasy line-up on April 13 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Saturday slate includes the following games:
- Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Angels
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres
- Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves
- New York Mets vs Kansas City Royals
- Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers
- Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs
- Baltimore Orioles vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Oakland Athletics vs Washington Nationals
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Colorado Rockies
- Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds
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With the latest MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you pick out the best choices on the slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Freddy Peralta (MIL, P) | $21,720 | 19.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL, P) | $12,150 | 14.5 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Demetrius Stewart (NYM, OF) | $9,140 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Mervyl Melendez (KC, OF) | $5,310 | 6.2 | 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 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) | $9,880 | 7.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Luis Campusano (SD) | $6,530 | 5.4 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Shea Langeliers (OAK) | $10,490 | 4.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Mitchell Garver (SEA) | $6,970 | 5.2 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,120 | 10.4 | 1 |
| Value | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $7,650 | 7.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Blaze Alexander (AZ) | $8,750 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Luis Rengifo (LAA) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $12,640 | 11.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Mervyl Melendez (KC) | $5,310 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Demetrius Stewart (NYM) | $9,140 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Santander (BAL) | $7,030 | 7.6 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $10,170 | 8.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,160 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Fade | LaVictor Lipscomb (WSH) | $8,240 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Luis Rengifo (LAA) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,320 | 8.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $6,980 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $9,270 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jorge Polanco (SEA) | $6,740 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $9,230 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Paul Goldschmidt (STL) | $6,810 | 7.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Cavan Biggio (TOR) | $8,700 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Joshua Bell (MIA) | $6,290 | 6.8 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Freddy Peralta (MIL) | $21,720 | 19.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL) | $12,150 | 14.5 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Saturday team(s), consider starting with a value player like Ryan Feltner. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Mervyl Melendez.
On the other hand, according to our model, Demetrius Stewart is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering 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 Saturday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Saturday slate closes at 9:05am AEST on Saturday. ENTER NOW!
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