MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 3, 2024
Last updated: Jul 2, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Jul 2, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEST on July 3, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 July 3 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate features the following games:
- Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Atlanta Braves vs San Francisco Giants
- Colorado Rockies vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Texas Rangers vs San Diego Padres
- Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels
- New York Yankees vs Cincinnati Reds
- Seattle Mariners vs Baltimore Orioles
- Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Houston Astros
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET, P) | $21,920 | 21.4 | 1 |
| Value | Dallas Keuchel (MIL, P) | $5,420 | 9.6 | 1.8 |
| Fade | Benjamin Rice (NYY, C/1B) | $8,060 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Boyce Mullins (BAL, OF) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
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'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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $10,040 | 7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Ryan Jeffers (MIN) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $8,060 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,300 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,040 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $8,130 | 7.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $10,010 | 7.2 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $6,710 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,350 | 9.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Boyce Mullins (BAL) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Hunter Goodman (COL) | $8,860 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Julio Rodríguez (SEA) | $7,530 | 8.4 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $8,950 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Royce Lewis (MIN) | $7,790 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Matt Chapman (SF) | $9,350 | 6.2 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Christopher Morel (CHC) | $6,920 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $10,380 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,170 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Spencer Horwitz (TOR) | $8,340 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $7,930 | 6 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $11,030 | 8.3 | 0.7 |
| Value | Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $8,060 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Tyler France (SEA) | $6,050 | 5.8 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET) | $21,920 | 21.4 | 1 |
| Value | Dallas Keuchel (MIL) | $5,420 | 9.6 | 1.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Dallas Keuchel. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tarik Skubal is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Boyce Mullins.
On the other hand, according to our model, Benjamin Rice 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 Wednesday slate closes at 9:05am 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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