MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 14, 2024
Last updated: May 13, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: May 13, 2024, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest begins at 9:10am AEST on May 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contestsas well as enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on May 14 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Chicago White Sox vs Washington Nationals
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Cincinnati Reds
- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics
- San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies
- Los Angeles Angels vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs
- Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals
- New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Texas Rangers vs Cleveland Guardians
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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 | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD, P) | $21,190 | 19.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Matthew Liberatore (STL, P) | $5,000 | 13 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Tyler Soderstrom (OAK, C) | $8,850 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Dakota Hudson (COL, P) | $5,990 | 8.9 | 1.5 |
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 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) | $9,830 | 7.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,590 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Tyler Soderstrom (OAK) | $8,850 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | William Smith (LAD) | $7,970 | 5.9 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,860 | 9.9 | 1 |
| Value | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,860 | 9.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $9,270 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Vaughn Grissom (BOS) | $5,730 | 5.5 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $10,880 | 10.7 | 1 |
| Value | Jackson Chourio (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Willie Calhoun (LAA) | $9,100 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Marsh (PHI) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,820 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $8,590 | 8.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Matthew Carpenter (STL) | $8,210 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,440 | 7.2 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,180 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Andrés Giménez (CLE) | $8,250 | 7.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Maxwell Schuemann (OAK) | $8,010 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Thairo Estrada (SF) | $7,030 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $9,670 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $8,340 | 8.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $9,210 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (STL) | $7,750 | 7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) | $21,190 | 19.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Matthew Liberatore (STL) | $5,000 | 13 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Matthew Liberatore. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Dakota Hudson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyler Soderstrom 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 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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