MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 9, 2024
Last updated: Jul 8, 2024, 10:27PM | Published: Jul 8, 2024, 12:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest commences at 9:10am AEST on July 9, 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on July 9 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves
- Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers
- Chicago White Sox vs Minnesota Twins
- Cincinnati Reds vs Colorado Rockies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Abbott (CIN, P) | $16,350 | 15.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL, P) | $10,090 | 13.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Travis Jankowski (TEX, OF) | $8,770 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Joc Pederson (AZ, OF) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
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 | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $8,280 | 5.3 | 0.6 |
| Value | Gabriel Moreno (AZ) | $6,400 | 4.6 | 0.7 |
| Fade | Sean Murphy (ATL) | $8,040 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) | $5,000 | 3.4 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $11,310 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,040 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Brooks Lee (MIN) | $9,760 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Orlando Arcia (ATL) | $6,730 | 5.5 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Corbin Carroll (AZ) | $7,330 | 8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Joc Pederson (AZ) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Travis Jankowski (TEX) | $8,770 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Corbin Carroll (AZ) | $7,330 | 8 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $9,340 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $9,340 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Josh Smith (TEX) | $8,610 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Eugenio Suárez (AZ) | $7,400 | 5.1 | 0.7 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $10,800 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,820 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Brendan Rodgers (COL) | $8,190 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Drury (LAA) | $7,030 | 5.2 | 0.7 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $10,090 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Christian Walker (AZ) | $8,280 | 7.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | David Lowe (TEX) | $10,290 | 6.5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $7,240 | 4.9 | 0.7 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Abbott (CIN) | $16,350 | 15.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL) | $10,090 | 13.6 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryan Feltner. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Andrew Abbott 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 Joc Pederson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Travis Jankowski 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 Tuesday slate closes at 9:10am 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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