MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 5, 2024
Last updated: May 4, 2024, 10:26PM | Published: May 4, 2024, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest begins at 9:10am AEST on May 5, 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 essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contestsas well as enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on May 5 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate features the following games:
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves
- Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Mets
- Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres
- Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyler Glasnow (LAD, P) | $22,970 | 22.2 | 1 |
| Value | Christian Scott (NYM, P) | $5,000 | 15.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Richard Palacios (TB, OF) | $8,420 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Tyler France (SEA, 1B) | $6,320 | 6.5 | 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'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 | Salvador Perez (KC) | $9,230 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $6,030 | 6 | 1 |
| Fade | William Smith (LAD) | $9,720 | 6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Gabriel Moreno (AZ) | $6,470 | 4.9 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,760 | 9.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Orlando Arcia (ATL) | $6,180 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $8,040 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Ha-Seong Kim (SD) | $6,870 | 6 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $10,720 | 10.7 | 1 |
| Value | Julio Rodríguez (SEA) | $8,370 | 9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Richard Palacios (TB) | $8,420 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Michael Harris (ATL) | $7,800 | 7.7 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $9,150 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (HOU) | $7,400 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Brett Baty (NYM) | $8,350 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Jorge Polanco (SEA) | $7,590 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $11,030 | 8.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $7,100 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Michael Massey (KC) | $9,030 | 4.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $6,740 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $8,010 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $8,010 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $10,140 | 6.3 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Tyler France (SEA) | $6,320 | 6.5 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyler Glasnow (LAD) | $22,970 | 22.2 | 1 |
| Value | Christian Scott (NYM) | $5,000 | 15.7 | 3.1 |
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 Christian Scott. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Tyler France.
On the other hand, according to our model, Richard Palacios is one of the worst 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 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 maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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