MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 26, 2026
Last updated: Jun 25, 2026, 10:27PM | Published: Jun 25, 2026, 8:29AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest begins at 9:07am AEST on June 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Friday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate includes the following match-ups:
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers
- Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees
- New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | MacKenzie Gore (TEX, P) | $15,960 | 17.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Zachary Gallen (AZ, P) | $10,760 | 15.9 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Luis Urías (TOR, SS) | $8,020 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Corey Seager (TEX, SS) | $5,000 | 6.7 | 1.3 |
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 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 | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $9,530 | 6.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Austin Wells (NYY) | $5,580 | 4.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Francisco Alvarez (NYM) | $8,490 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Carlos Narváez (BOS) | $5,000 | 3.9 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Geraldo Perdomo (AZ) | $7,920 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Corey Seager (TEX) | $5,000 | 6.7 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Luis Urías (TOR) | $8,020 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Geraldo Perdomo (AZ) | $7,920 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Juan Soto (NYM) | $8,640 | 9.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Juan Soto (NYM) | $8,640 | 9.8 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Thomas Troy (AZ) | $8,210 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jarren Duran (BOS) | $7,820 | 7.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alexander Bregman (CHC) | $7,610 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (CHC) | $7,610 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | German Rosario (NYY) | $8,430 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Brett Baty (NYM) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,670 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $8,010 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | German Rosario (NYY) | $8,430 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Ernie Clement (TOR) | $7,070 | 5.3 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,360 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,360 | 9 | 1 |
| Fade | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY) | $10,010 | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Burger (TEX) | $7,120 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | MacKenzie Gore (TEX) | $15,960 | 17.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Zachary Gallen (AZ) | $10,760 | 15.9 | 1.5 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Zachary Gallen. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, MacKenzie Gore 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 Corey Seager.
On the other hand, according to our model, Luis Urías 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 9:07am 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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