MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 9, 2024
Last updated: Jun 8, 2024, 11:26PM | Published: Jun 8, 2024, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest begins at 9:35am AEST on June 9, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on June 9 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate features these match-ups:
- New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros
- Miami Marlins vs Cleveland Guardians
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the latest MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nestor Cortes (NYY, P) | $17,950 | 16.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryne Nelson (AZ, P) | $10,040 | 11.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jacob McCarthy (AZ, OF) | $8,140 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Andrés Giménez (CLE, 2B) | $7,350 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
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 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 Smith (LAD) | $8,250 | 6 | 0.7 |
| Value | William Smith (LAD) | $8,250 | 6 | 0.7 |
| Fade | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $8,160 | 4.7 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Gabriel Moreno (AZ) | $7,460 | 4.6 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,550 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ha-Seong Kim (SD) | $7,300 | 6 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $8,690 | 6 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Vidal Bruján (MIA) | $5,480 | 3.3 | 0.6 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $10,270 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | William Brennan (CLE) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jacob McCarthy (AZ) | $8,140 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Jordon Adell (LAA) | $7,430 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,120 | 8.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | David LeMahieu (NYY) | $5,940 | 5.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Alexander Bregman (HOU) | $9,670 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Eugenio Suárez (AZ) | $6,910 | 5.4 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,550 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Andrés Giménez (CLE) | $7,350 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Luis Rengifo (LAA) | $9,300 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Gleyber Torres (NYY) | $7,680 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $8,950 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $8,950 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $8,080 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Rizzo (NYY) | $7,130 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nestor Cortes (NYY) | $17,950 | 16.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryne Nelson (AZ) | $10,040 | 11.1 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryne Nelson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nestor Cortes 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 Andrés Giménez.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob McCarthy 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 9:35am 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 maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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