MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 10, 2024
Last updated: Jul 9, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Jul 9, 2024, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest commences at 9:10am AEST on July 10, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Boston Red Sox vs Oakland Athletics
- Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers
- San Diego Padres vs Seattle Mariners
- Houston Astros vs Miami Marlins
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Cincinnati Reds vs Colorado Rockies
- San Francisco Giants vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves
- New York Mets vs Washington Nationals
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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 | Christopher Sale (ATL, P) | $23,540 | 21.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Blake Snell (SF, P) | $13,680 | 19 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Tyler Fitzgerald (SF, OF) | $8,620 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Luis García (WSH, 2B) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
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 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) | $9,910 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,570 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Shea Langeliers (OAK) | $8,860 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Gabriel Moreno (ARI) | $6,260 | 4.6 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $11,850 | 8.7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $7,300 | 7.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Maxwell Schuemann (OAK) | $8,020 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,010 | 7 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Yordan Alvarez (HOU) | $10,610 | 8.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,480 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Tyler Fitzgerald (SF) | $8,620 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Daulton Varsho (TOR) | $7,080 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $11,430 | 8.5 | 0.7 |
| Value | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $8,010 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Matt Chapman (SF) | $9,170 | 6.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,480 | 7.1 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $9,530 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Luis García (WSH) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Zachary Gelof (OAK) | $8,750 | 6 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Thairo Estrada (SF) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $8,310 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $8,310 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Jonathan Singleton (HOU) | $8,650 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Christian Walker (ARI) | $7,920 | 7.6 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL) | $23,540 | 21.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Blake Snell (SF) | $13,680 | 19 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Blake Snell. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Christopher Sale is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Luis García.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyler Fitzgerald is one of the lowest 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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