MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 28, 2024
Last updated: May 27, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: May 27, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest begins at 8:40am AEST on May 28, 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 is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate includes these games:
- Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros
- San Diego Padres vs Miami Marlins
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Framber Valdez (HOU, P) | $18,640 | 18.7 | 1 |
| Value | Trevor Rogers (MIA, P) | $11,300 | 13.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA, SS) | $9,060 | 4.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Alexander Bregman (HOU, 3B) | $6,650 | 6.8 | 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'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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $6,340 | 6.1 | 1 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $6,340 | 6.1 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Christian Bethancourt (MIA) | $5,000 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,790 | 7.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $7,130 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $9,060 | 4.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Timothy Anderson (MIA) | $5,580 | 5.2 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyle Tucker (HOU) | $10,640 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Yordan Alvarez (HOU) | $8,870 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Fernando Tatis (SD) | $10,670 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Mitchell Haniger (SEA) | $5,900 | 4.7 | 0.8 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alexander Bregman (HOU) | $6,650 | 6.8 | 1 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (HOU) | $6,650 | 6.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Otto Lopez (MIA) | $6,530 | 2.8 | 0.4 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,540 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,540 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $8,200 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luis Arraez (SD) | $8,380 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Joshua Bell (MIA) | $6,860 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $8,200 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Tyler France (SEA) | $7,030 | 5.7 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Framber Valdez (HOU) | $18,640 | 18.7 | 1 |
| Value | Trevor Rogers (MIA) | $11,300 | 13.2 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Trevor Rogers. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Framber Valdez is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Alexander Bregman.
On the other hand, according to our model, Dylan Moore is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate closes at 8:40am 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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