MLB Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 20, 2024
Last updated: Jun 19, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Jun 19, 2024, 9:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Thursday DFS contest begins 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 build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 these match-ups:
- Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros
- Los Angeles Angels vs Milwaukee Brewers
- New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles
- Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox
- Texas Rangers vs New York Mets
- Oakland Athletics vs Kansas City Royals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices 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 offer 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 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 | 0.7 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,100 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Jose Trevino (NYY) | $8,330 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $6,510 | 4.9 | 0.8 |
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 | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,250 | 7.2 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,400 | 9.4 | 0.7 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $6,940 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Jason Heyward (LAD) | $9,900 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jordon Adell (LAA) | $6,100 | 6.1 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $10,130 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $6,940 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Mark Vientos (NYM) | $10,030 | 4.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Alexander Bregman (HOU) | $7,240 | 7 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,690 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Brice Turang (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Spencer Horwitz (TOR) | $8,040 | 2.9 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Zachary Gelof (OAK) | $6,650 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $11,790 | 8.1 | 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 looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including David Lowe.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jose Trevino is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 contest. 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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