MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 11, 2024
Last updated: Aug 10, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Aug 10, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest commences at 9:10am AEST on August 11, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on August 11 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate features these match-ups:
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds
- Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves
- Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs
- Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Seattle Mariners vs New York Mets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT, P) | $21,850 | 23.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Drew Rasmussen (TB, P) | $5,000 | 15.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Matthew Wallner (MIN, OF) | $10,240 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jose Miranda (MIN, 3B) | $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 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) | $9,090 | 7.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,820 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Joseph Bart (PIT) | $8,530 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $7,470 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $12,600 | 9.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $8,480 | 8.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $8,590 | 6 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,710 | 7.3 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $10,430 | 10 | 1 |
| Value | Boyce Mullins (BAL) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Matthew Wallner (MIN) | $10,240 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Christopher Morel (TB) | $6,370 | 6.6 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,260 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jose Miranda (MIN) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Isaac Paredes (CHC) | $10,050 | 6.7 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Christopher Morel (TB) | $6,370 | 6.6 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,790 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Michael Massey (KC) | $9,140 | 4.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $6,250 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $9,610 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $6,610 | 7.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Michael Busch (CHC) | $9,870 | 5.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (STL) | $7,940 | 7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT) | $21,850 | 23.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Drew Rasmussen (TB) | $5,000 | 15.7 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Drew Rasmussen. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Paul Skenes 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 Jose Miranda.
On the other hand, according to our model, Matthew Wallner is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate closes at 9:10am AEST on Sunday. 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 Sunday 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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