MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 29, 2025
Last updated: Aug 28, 2025, 10:25PM | Published: Aug 28, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest kicks off at 8:45am AEST on August 29, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on August 29 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate features these match-ups:
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves
- New York Mets vs Miami Marlins
- Chicago White Sox vs New York Yankees
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Nola (PHI, P) | $14,680 | 16.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Cal Quantrill (ATL, P) | $8,160 | 10.4 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Brett Baty (NYM, 3B) | $10,040 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY, 1B) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
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'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 | Agustín Ramírez (MIA) | $7,310 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Agustín Ramírez (MIA) | $7,310 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Kyle Teel (CWS) | $9,100 | 4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Edgar Quero (CWS) | $6,930 | 3.8 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trea Turner (PHI) | $10,980 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $6,420 | 6.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $12,470 | 8.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Edwards (MIA) | $7,970 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $9,690 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Harrison Bader (PHI) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Giancarlo Stanton (NYY) | $10,930 | 4.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Marcell Ozuna (ATL) | $7,500 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $8,230 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $8,230 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Brett Baty (NYM) | $10,040 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Miguel Vargas (CWS) | $7,530 | 6 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jasrado Chisholm (NYY) | $10,660 | 7.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Otto Lopez (MIA) | $7,510 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $9,900 | 5.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Lenyn Sosa (CWS) | $7,160 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $10,930 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $9,880 | 5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Curtis Mead (CWS) | $5,000 | 3.2 | 0.6 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Nola (PHI) | $14,680 | 16.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Cal Quantrill (ATL) | $8,160 | 10.4 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Cal Quantrill. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Aaron Nola 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 Paul Goldschmidt.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brett Baty 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 Friday slate closes at 8:45am AEST 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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