MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 29, 2026
Last updated: May 28, 2026, 10:35PM | Published: May 28, 2026, 8:30AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest kicks off at 8:35am AEST on May 29, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 May 29 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
- Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros
- Baltimore Orioles vs Toronto Blue Jays
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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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 | Paul Skenes (PIT, P) | $21,410 | 21 | 1 |
| Value | Jackson Holliday (BAL, 2B) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Blaze Alexander (BAL, 2B/3B) | $9,010 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Seiya Suzuki (CHC, OF) | $6,490 | 7.1 | 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 | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $9,190 | 6.3 | 0.7 |
| Value | Moisés Ballesteros (CHC) | $5,890 | 4.2 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Miguel Amaya (CHC) | $5,000 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $9,910 | 9.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | James Swanson (CHC) | $6,130 | 6.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $9,010 | 7.3 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Andrés Giménez (TOR) | $7,200 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) | $7,910 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Value | Seiya Suzuki (CHC) | $6,490 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Joc Pederson (TEX) | $9,800 | 4.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) | $7,910 | 8.2 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alexander Bregman (CHC) | $6,880 | 7.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (CHC) | $6,880 | 7.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Blaze Alexander (BAL) | $9,010 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jared Triolo (PIT) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $7,350 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Value | Jackson Holliday (BAL) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Blaze Alexander (BAL) | $9,010 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $7,350 | 7.4 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,810 | 9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Michael Busch (CHC) | $7,410 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Spencer Horwitz (PIT) | $9,030 | 5 | 0.6 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT) | $21,410 | 21 | 1 |
| Value | Christopher Bassitt (BAL) | $12,210 | 14.9 | 1.2 |
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 Jackson Holliday. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Paul Skenes is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Seiya Suzuki.
On the other hand, according to our model, Blaze Alexander 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 8:35am 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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