MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 13, 2025
Last updated: Jun 12, 2025, 11:25PM | Published: Jun 12, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest kicks off at 9:40am AEST on June 13, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on June 13 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate includes these match-ups:
- Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees
- Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox
- Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Framber Valdez (HOU, P) | $21,230 | 19.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jacob Misiorowski (MIL, P) | $5,000 | 14.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Iván Herrera (STL, C) | $8,990 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Michael Busch (CHC, 1B) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
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 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,770 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,770 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Iván Herrera (STL) | $8,990 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Edgar Quero (CWS) | $5,830 | 3.1 | 0.5 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,420 | 9.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,650 | 5.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $8,510 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Chase Meidroth (CWS) | $7,080 | 5.7 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyle Tucker (CHC) | $11,710 | 8.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jasson Domínguez (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Andrew McCutchen (PIT) | $8,630 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Isbel (KC) | $6,340 | 4.8 | 0.8 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Paredes (HOU) | $9,300 | 7.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Miguel Vargas (CWS) | $6,360 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jonathan India (KC) | $9,570 | 6.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Durbin (MIL) | $6,080 | 4.4 | 0.7 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $8,700 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $8,700 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $8,610 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian Walker (HOU) | $8,810 | 7.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Michael Busch (CHC) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Jac Caglianone (KC) | $8,380 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Alec Burleson (STL) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Framber Valdez (HOU) | $21,230 | 19.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jacob Misiorowski (MIL) | $5,000 | 14.5 | 2.9 |
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 Jacob Misiorowski. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Framber Valdez 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 Michael Busch.
On the other hand, according to our model, Iván Herrera is one of the lowest 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 Friday slate closes at 9:40am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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