MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 22, 2024
Last updated: May 21, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: May 21, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest starts at 9:05am AEST on May 22, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contestsas well as enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on May 22 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate features these match-ups:
- Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Baltimore Orioles
- New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners
- Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves
- Oakland Athletics vs Colorado Rockies
- Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago White Sox
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (CWS, P) | $19,690 | 20.6 | 1 |
| Value | Griffin Canning (LAA, P) | $11,730 | 13.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Corey Julks (CWS, OF) | $8,960 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Bo Bichette (TOR, SS) | $7,790 | 7.7 | 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 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 | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $9,600 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,640 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Shea Langeliers (OAK) | $8,940 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Jansen (TOR) | $5,580 | 3.7 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,120 | 9.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $7,790 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Wenceel Pérez (DET) | $10,080 | 5.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Orlando Arcia (ATL) | $6,430 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $10,270 | 10.7 | 1 |
| Value | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $10,270 | 10.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Corey Julks (CWS) | $8,960 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Chas McCormick (HOU) | $5,000 | 4.4 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $9,510 | 7.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,170 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Abraham Toro (OAK) | $8,900 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Justin Turner (TOR) | $6,710 | 5.3 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $11,620 | 8.5 | 0.7 |
| Value | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $8,770 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jorge Mateo (BAL) | $8,240 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Gleyber Torres (NYY) | $7,190 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,530 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Value | Kristopher Bryant (COL) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) | $8,960 | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (STL) | $7,380 | 7 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (CWS) | $19,690 | 20.6 | 1 |
| Value | Griffin Canning (LAA) | $11,730 | 13.9 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Griffin Canning. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Garrett Crochet 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 Bo Bichette.
On the other hand, according to our model, Corey Julks 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 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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