MLB Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 6, 2024
Last updated: Jun 5, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Jun 5, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Thursday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on June 6, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Thursday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Thursday slate features these games:
- Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox
- Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles
- Oakland Athletics vs Seattle Mariners
- New York Yankees vs Minnesota Twins
- Los Angeles Angels vs San Diego Padres
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Cease (SD, P) | $20,640 | 20 | 1 |
| Value | Albert Suárez (BAL, P) | $11,350 | 15 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Michael Tauchman (CHC, OF) | $8,420 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Bo Bichette (TOR, SS) | $6,630 | 7.9 | 1.2 |
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 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 | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $9,490 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,710 | 6 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Ryan Jeffers (MIN) | $8,070 | 5.3 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $6,750 | 5.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $12,110 | 8.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $6,630 | 7.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $8,100 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $6,800 | 6 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $12,450 | 8.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Jordon Adell (LAA) | $6,320 | 6.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Michael Tauchman (CHC) | $8,420 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,280 | 7.2 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,280 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,280 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Royce Lewis (MIN) | $11,930 | 6.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | David LeMahieu (NYY) | $6,360 | 5.2 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $10,160 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $7,430 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $8,460 | 7 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Gleyber Torres (NYY) | $7,980 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,360 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,360 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) | $8,370 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Michael Busch (CHC) | $5,000 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Cease (SD) | $20,640 | 20 | 1 |
| Value | Albert Suárez (BAL) | $11,350 | 15 | 1.3 |
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 Albert Suárez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dylan Cease is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Bo Bichette.
On the other hand, according to our model, Michael Tauchman is one of the lowest 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 contest. 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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