MLB Early Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 29, 2026
Last updated: Mar 28, 2026, 7:33PM | Published: Mar 28, 2026, 7:27AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Early Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 7:05am AEDT on March 29, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on March 29 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Early Sunday slate consists of these games:
- Cincinnati Reds vs Boston Red Sox
- Baltimore Orioles vs Minnesota Twins
- Miami Marlins vs Colorado Rockies
- New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Texas Rangers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Latz (TEX, P) | $5,000 | 18.3 | 3.7 |
| Value | Jacob Latz (TEX, P) | $5,000 | 18.3 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Griffin Conine (MIA, OF) | $9,230 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Ryan O'Hearn (PIT, 1B) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
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 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 | Hunter Goodman (COL) | $8,130 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Hunter Goodman (COL) | $8,130 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Daniel Jansen (TEX) | $8,110 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $6,460 | 4.8 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $11,400 | 9.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,020 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Jared Triolo (PIT) | $8,760 | 4.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $7,400 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Juan Soto (NYM) | $12,280 | 9.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Kyle Schwarber (PHI) | $9,130 | 8.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Griffin Conine (MIA) | $9,230 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jose García (PHI) | $7,180 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Eugenio Suárez (CIN) | $8,780 | 7.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $6,540 | 6.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Brett Baty (NYM) | $8,730 | 4.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Brooks Lee (MIN) | $6,120 | 5 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $8,160 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $7,400 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Nicholas Gonzales (PIT) | $8,270 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jeremiah Jackson (BAL) | $5,000 | 3.4 | 0.7 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (BAL) | $11,120 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ryan O'Hearn (PIT) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Coby Mayo (BAL) | $8,020 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Joshua Bell (MIN) | $7,060 | 5.8 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Latz (TEX) | $5,000 | 18.3 | 3.7 |
| Value | Jacob Latz (TEX) | $5,000 | 18.3 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Early Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jacob Latz. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jacob Latz is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Ryan O'Hearn.
On the other hand, according to our model, Griffin Conine is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Early Sunday slate closes at 7:05am AEDT on Sunday. 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 Early Sunday 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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