MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 30, 2024
Last updated: Apr 29, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Apr 29, 2024, 12:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest commences at 9:07am AEST on April 30, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers 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 guide you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contestsas well as enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 30 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate features the following match-ups:
- Chicago White Sox vs Minnesota Twins
- San Diego Padres vs Cincinnati Reds
- Seattle Mariners vs Atlanta Braves
- Los Angeles Angels vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals
- Oakland Athletics vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the best DFS projections in the world.
With the latest MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Ryan (MIN, P) | $21,050 | 19.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Garrett Crochet (CWS, P) | $14,540 | 18.9 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Peter Crow-Armstrong (CHC, OF) | $10,080 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Corbin Carroll (ARI, OF) | $7,010 | 8.1 | 1.2 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options highlight 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) | $9,140 | 7.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $6,430 | 6.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Joseph Bart (PIT) | $8,100 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Gabriel Moreno (ARI) | $6,980 | 4.9 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,240 | 10 | 0.9 |
| Value | Carlos Correa (MIN) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | José Caballero (TB) | $9,050 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Manuel Machado (SD) | $7,920 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $10,010 | 10.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Corbin Carroll (ARI) | $7,010 | 8.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Peter Crow-Armstrong (CHC) | $10,080 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jake Fraley (CIN) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $7,720 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $7,720 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Tyler Nevin (OAK) | $9,060 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jorge Polanco (SEA) | $6,180 | 6 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $12,160 | 8.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $5,940 | 5.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $10,050 | 5.7 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Jorge Polanco (SEA) | $6,180 | 6 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $9,430 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $6,750 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Tyler Nevin (OAK) | $9,060 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Tyler France (SEA) | $6,740 | 6.6 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Ryan (MIN) | $21,050 | 19.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Garrett Crochet (CWS) | $14,540 | 18.9 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Garrett Crochet. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Joseph Ryan is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Corbin Carroll.
On the other hand, according to our model, Peter Crow-Armstrong is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate closes at 9:07am AEST on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday 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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