MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 4, 2024
Last updated: Aug 3, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Aug 3, 2024, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest starts at 9:05am AEST on August 4, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 4 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Cincinnati Reds vs San Francisco Giants
- Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins
- Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox
- Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox
- San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies
- Cleveland Guardians vs Baltimore Orioles
- Los Angeles Angels vs New York Mets
- Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Seattle Mariners vs Philadelphia Phillies
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce some of the best DFS projections in the world.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (CWS, P) | $20,340 | 22.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Cody Bradford (TEX, P) | $6,360 | 12.8 | 2 |
| Fade | Senger Peralta (SD, OF) | $8,960 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Tanner Gordon (COL, P) | $6,600 | 11.1 | 1.7 |
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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $10,580 | 6.5 | 0.6 |
| Value | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $7,200 | 5.8 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Connor Wong (BOS) | $8,150 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Jansen (BOS) | $5,000 | 4 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $9,360 | 9.1 | 1 |
| Value | Trea Turner (PHI) | $8,620 | 8.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $11,010 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $7,210 | 7 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,610 | 9.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jose Adolis García (TEX) | $6,800 | 7.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Senger Peralta (SD) | $8,960 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Castellanos (PHI) | $6,720 | 6.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,390 | 9.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (HOU) | $7,610 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Coby Mayo (BAL) | $8,580 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $7,470 | 7.1 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $8,640 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Andrés Giménez (CLE) | $7,160 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Jackson Holliday (BAL) | $8,960 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,710 | 7.6 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $7,930 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $7,930 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jurickson Profar (SD) | $12,300 | 6.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,750 | 7.3 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (CWS) | $20,340 | 22.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Cody Bradford (TEX) | $6,360 | 12.8 | 2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Cody Bradford. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Garrett Crochet 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 Tanner Gordon.
On the other hand, according to our model, Senger Peralta is one of the lowest 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 9:05am 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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