MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 6, 2025
Last updated: Jun 5, 2025, 10:26PM | Published: Jun 5, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest kicks off at 8:40am AEST on June 6, 2025, 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 build 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 includes these games:
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals
- Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs
- New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Houston Astros
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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 | Cole Ragans (KC, P) | $19,990 | 20.7 | 1 |
| Value | Mitch Keller (PIT, P) | $13,990 | 15.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Trenton Grisham (NYY, OF) | $8,270 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Steven Kwan (CLE, OF) | $7,390 | 7.7 | 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 | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $7,600 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,410 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $7,600 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,400 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,400 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Josh Smith (TEX) | $8,970 | 5.3 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Isiah Kiner-Falefa (PIT) | $6,300 | 5.3 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $13,170 | 9.4 | 0.7 |
| Value | Steven Kwan (CLE) | $7,390 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Trenton Grisham (NYY) | $8,270 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Bryan Reynolds (PIT) | $7,020 | 7.2 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,150 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,410 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Junior Caminero (TB) | $9,300 | 7.3 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $6,990 | 6.8 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $8,740 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Brendan Donovan (STL) | $6,870 | 6.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Nicholas Gonzales (PIT) | $8,210 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,610 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian Walker (HOU) | $8,330 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,410 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Michael Busch (CHC) | $10,780 | 5.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $7,380 | 7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cole Ragans (KC) | $19,990 | 20.7 | 1 |
| Value | Mitch Keller (PIT) | $13,990 | 15.1 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Mitch Keller. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cole Ragans 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 Steven Kwan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Trenton Grisham is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Friday slate closes at 8:40am 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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