MLB Early Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 4, 2026
Last updated: Oct 3, 2026, 9:25AM | Published: Oct 3, 2026, 12:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Early Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 4:00am AEDT on October 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Early Sunday slate consists of these games:
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves
- Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (LAD, P) | $20,160 | 23.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Didier Fuentes (ATL, P) | $5,000 | 15.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Samuel Antonacci (CWS, OF) | $9,040 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | José Ramírez (CLE, 3B) | $5,000 | 8.9 | 1.8 |
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 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 | Drake Baldwin (ATL) | $10,670 | 5.9 | 0.6 |
| Value | William Smith (LAD) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Kyle Teel (CWS) | $8,140 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Edgar Quero (CWS) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $6,060 | 7.8 | 1.3 |
| Value | Markus Betts (LAD) | $6,060 | 7.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Brayan Rocchio (CLE) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $7,000 | 11.2 | 1.6 |
| Value | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $7,000 | 11.2 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Samuel Antonacci (CWS) | $9,040 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Steven Kwan (CLE) | $5,000 | 7 | 1.4 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $5,000 | 8.9 | 1.8 |
| Value | José Ramírez (CLE) | $5,000 | 8.9 | 1.8 |
| Fade | Miguel Vargas (CWS) | $8,290 | 5.9 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $5,820 | 4.6 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhaino Albies (ATL) | $9,670 | 6.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Thomas Edman (LAD) | $5,340 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Chase Meidroth (CWS) | $7,290 | 5.6 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $5,070 | 8.4 | 1.7 |
| Value | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $5,070 | 8.4 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Miguel Vargas (CWS) | $8,290 | 5.9 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Collin Kayfus (CLE) | $5,000 | 4 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (LAD) | $20,160 | 23.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Didier Fuentes (ATL) | $5,000 | 15.5 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Early Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Didier Fuentes. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tarik Skubal is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including José Ramírez.
On the other hand, according to our model, Samuel Antonacci is one of the worst 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 Early Sunday slate closes at 4:00am 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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