MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 3, 2026
Last updated: Apr 2, 2026, 11:26PM | Published: Apr 2, 2026, 7:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest begins at 12:40pm AEDT on April 3, 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 a must 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 Friday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate consists of these games:
- San Francisco Giants vs New York Mets
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reynaldo López (ATL, P) | $12,400 | 18.3 | 1.5 |
| Value | Reynaldo López (ATL, P) | $12,400 | 18.3 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Alek Thomas (AZ, OF) | $8,110 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Rafael Devers (SF, 1B) | $7,690 | 8 | 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 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 | Drake Baldwin (ATL) | $10,580 | 5.9 | 0.6 |
| Value | Francisco Alvarez (NYM) | $7,450 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Fade | Gabriel Moreno (AZ) | $8,270 | 4.6 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $9,590 | 8.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $9,590 | 8.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Geraldo Perdomo (AZ) | $8,920 | 7.2 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Bo Bichette (NYM) | $7,580 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Juan Soto (NYM) | $10,560 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Harris (ATL) | $7,270 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Alek Thomas (AZ) | $8,110 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Heliot Ramos (SF) | $7,710 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Riley (ATL) | $7,190 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Value | Michael Riley (ATL) | $7,190 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Matt Chapman (SF) | $8,370 | 7.1 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Bo Bichette (NYM) | $7,580 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,970 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,070 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SF) | $7,470 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $8,760 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Rafael Devers (SF) | $7,690 | 8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SF) | $7,470 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reynaldo López (ATL) | $12,400 | 18.3 | 1.5 |
| Value | Reynaldo López (ATL) | $12,400 | 18.3 | 1.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Reynaldo López. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Reynaldo López is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Rafael Devers.
On the other hand, according to our model, Alek Thomas 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 Friday slate closes at 12:40pm AEDT on Friday. 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 Friday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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