MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 15, 2026
Last updated: May 14, 2026, 4:28PM | Published: May 14, 2026, 8:28AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest starts at 8:45am AEST on May 15, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on May 15 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs
- Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants
- Boston Red Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies
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With the latest MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Benjamin Brown (CHC, P) | $12,560 | 22.3 | 1.8 |
| Value | Shohei Ohtani (LAD, OF) | $5,970 | 11.2 | 1.9 |
| Fade | Nicholas Loftin (KC, 3B/2B) | $8,320 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI, 2B/SS) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 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 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 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 | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,890 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Carter Jensen (KC) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Dalton Rushing (LAD) | $8,500 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Carlos Narváez (BOS) | $5,000 | 3.9 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $13,210 | 9.7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Trevor Story (BOS) | $8,350 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | James Swanson (CHC) | $6,360 | 6.4 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $5,970 | 11.2 | 1.9 |
| Value | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $5,970 | 11.2 | 1.9 |
| Fade | Michael Yastrzemski (ATL) | $8,380 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) | $6,850 | 8.2 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $10,920 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Caleb Durbin (BOS) | $5,430 | 5.8 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Nicholas Loftin (KC) | $8,320 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Alexander Bregman (CHC) | $7,800 | 7.3 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $8,330 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Nicholas Loftin (KC) | $8,320 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SF) | $7,950 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $9,730 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Busch (CHC) | $6,100 | 6.8 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Willson Contreras (BOS) | $8,390 | 5.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SF) | $7,950 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Benjamin Brown (CHC) | $12,560 | 22.3 | 1.8 |
| Value | Benjamin Brown (CHC) | $12,560 | 22.3 | 1.8 |
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 Shohei Ohtani. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Benjamin Brown 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 Bryson Stott.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nicholas Loftin is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 contest. 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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