MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 5, 2024
Last updated: Jun 4, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Jun 4, 2024, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEST on June 5, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on June 5 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Colorado Rockies vs Cincinnati Reds
- Oakland Athletics vs Seattle Mariners
- Los Angeles Angels vs San Diego Padres
- Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves
- Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles
- Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers
- New York Yankees vs Minnesota Twins
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Corbin Burnes (BAL, P) | $19,600 | 19.7 | 1 |
| Value | Neil Pallante (STL, P) | $7,750 | 10.6 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Casey Schmitt (SF, SS) | $8,320 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Tyson Blach (COL, P) | $7,500 | 10 | 1.3 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $9,440 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Jonah Heim (TEX) | $5,880 | 4.8 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Patrick Bailey (SF) | $8,700 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Jansen (TOR) | $6,940 | 4.6 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $12,240 | 8.7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $5,910 | 7.9 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Casey Schmitt (SF) | $8,320 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Orlando Arcia (ATL) | $6,080 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $12,750 | 8.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | George Springer (TOR) | $6,090 | 6.8 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Stuart Fairchild (CIN) | $10,270 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Michael Conforto (SF) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $8,590 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Value | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $8,590 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Wilmer Flores (SF) | $8,410 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,640 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,340 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Gleyber Torres (NYY) | $7,040 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jonathan India (CIN) | $9,770 | 5.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Rodgers (COL) | $7,270 | 5.8 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,230 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,230 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Wilmer Flores (SF) | $8,410 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Michael Busch (CHC) | $5,000 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Corbin Burnes (BAL) | $19,600 | 19.7 | 1 |
| Value | Neil Pallante (STL) | $7,750 | 10.6 | 1.4 |
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 Neil Pallante. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Corbin Burnes is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Tyson Blach.
On the other hand, according to our model, Casey Schmitt is one of the lowest 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 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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