MLB Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 20, 2024
Jun 19, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Thursday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on June 20, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on June 20 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Thursday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox
- New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles
- Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Oakland Athletics vs Kansas City Royals
- Texas Rangers vs New York Mets
- Los Angeles Angels vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros
- Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Garrett Crochet (CWS, P) | $21,200 | 22.5 | 1.1 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL, P) | $9,570 | 13.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Jose Trevino (NYY, C) | $8,330 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | David Lowe (TEX, 1B) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $10,280 | 7.1 | 0.7 |
| Value | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $8,390 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Jose Trevino (NYY) | $8,330 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $6,510 | 4.9 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,150 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $6,570 | 6.7 | 1 |
| Fade | David Hamilton (BOS) | $9,760 | 4.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,250 | 7.3 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,400 | 9.5 | 0.7 |
| Value | Yordan Alvarez (HOU) | $8,210 | 8.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Jason Heyward (LAD) | $9,900 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $6,940 | 7.1 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $10,130 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $6,940 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Mark Vientos (NYM) | $10,030 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Alexander Bregman (HOU) | $7,240 | 7 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $9,150 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Brice Turang (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Spencer Horwitz (TOR) | $8,040 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $11,790 | 8.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | David Lowe (TEX) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Carlos Santana (MIN) | $8,730 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,310 | 7.1 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (CWS) | $21,200 | 22.5 | 1.1 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL) | $9,570 | 13.8 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Thursday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryan Feltner. 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, explore our cheapie options, including David Lowe.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jose Trevino 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 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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