MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 14, 2024
Last updated: Aug 13, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Aug 13, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest starts at 9:10am AEST on August 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate features the following match-ups:
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Boston Red Sox vs Texas Rangers
- Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals
- Chicago White Sox vs New York Yankees
- San Diego Padres vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- San Francisco Giants vs Atlanta Braves
- Los Angeles Angels vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies
- New York Mets vs Oakland Athletics
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Gausman (TOR, P) | $17,320 | 18 | 1 |
| Value | Daniel Matthews (MIN, P) | $5,000 | 14.1 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Randal Grichuk (AZ, OF) | $8,550 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jose Miranda (MIN, 3B) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
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 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,480 | 7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,190 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Austin Wells (NYY) | $8,470 | 3.8 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $7,130 | 6 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,590 | 9.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Orlando Arcia (ATL) | $6,250 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | David Hamilton (BOS) | $9,940 | 4.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,920 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,050 | 10 | 0.8 |
| Value | Luis Robert (CWS) | $7,570 | 7.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Randal Grichuk (AZ) | $8,550 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Joc Pederson (AZ) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $9,730 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jose Miranda (MIN) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Eugenio Suárez (AZ) | $8,280 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,510 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,740 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,770 | 7.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Spencer Horwitz (TOR) | $8,370 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $7,790 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,670 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $6,890 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $8,020 | 3.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,190 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Gausman (TOR) | $17,320 | 18 | 1 |
| Value | Daniel Matthews (MIN) | $5,000 | 14.1 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel Matthews. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Kevin Gausman 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 Jose Miranda.
On the other hand, according to our model, Randal Grichuk is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate closes at 9:10am AEST on Wednesday. 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 Wednesday 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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