MLB Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 25, 2024
Last updated: Jul 24, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Jul 24, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Thursday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on July 25, 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on July 25 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Thursday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants
- New York Yankees vs New York Mets
- Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyler Glasnow (LAD, P) | $23,480 | 22.9 | 1 |
| Value | Yariel Rodríguez (TOR, P) | $13,040 | 15.4 | 1.2 |
| Fade | José Caballero (TB, SS) | $9,510 | 4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Heliot Ramos (SF, OF) | $6,080 | 6.4 | 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 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 | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,480 | 7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,480 | 7 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Freddy Fermin (KC) | $8,010 | 3.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Austin Wells (NYY) | $5,000 | 3.5 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $13,330 | 9.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $10,110 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Fade | José Caballero (TB) | $9,510 | 4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Geraldo Perdomo (ARI) | $6,760 | 4.7 | 0.7 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,070 | 9.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Heliot Ramos (SF) | $6,080 | 6.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Richard Palacios (TB) | $9,020 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Daulton Varsho (TOR) | $7,030 | 6.9 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Paredes (TB) | $8,100 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Matt Chapman (SF) | $7,120 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Josh Smith (TEX) | $8,130 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Mark Vientos (NYM) | $7,190 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (ARI) | $10,390 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Thairo Estrada (SF) | $6,450 | 6.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Brandon Lowe (TB) | $9,620 | 5.5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Gleyber Torres (NYY) | $7,800 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,140 | 8.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $8,390 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Fade | David Lowe (TEX) | $8,360 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Andrew Vaughn (CWS) | $6,980 | 5.6 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyler Glasnow (LAD) | $23,480 | 22.9 | 1 |
| Value | Yariel Rodríguez (TOR) | $13,040 | 15.4 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Thursday teams, consider starting with a value player like Yariel Rodríguez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tyler Glasnow is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Heliot Ramos.
On the other hand, according to our model, José Caballero 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 Thursday slate closes at 9:05am AEST on Thursday. 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 Thursday 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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