MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 12, 2025
Last updated: Sep 11, 2025, 10:26PM | Published: Sep 11, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on September 12, 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 a must 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 September 12 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate consists of the following games:
- San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies
- Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels
- Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals
- Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets
- New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jesús Luzardo (PHI, P) | $17,370 | 18 | 1 |
| Value | McCade Brown (COL, P) | $5,000 | 12.6 | 2.5 |
| Fade | Gavin Sheets (SD, OF) | $11,490 | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY, 1B) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $9,420 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $6,300 | 6.8 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Freddy Fermin (SD) | $8,250 | 3.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $7,520 | 5.6 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,870 | 9.4 | 1 |
| Value | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $8,740 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $9,080 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,040 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $12,190 | 9.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Brandon Nimmo (NYM) | $6,900 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Gavin Sheets (SD) | $11,490 | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,460 | 7 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $11,600 | 9.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $7,100 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Yoán Moncada (LAA) | $8,740 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Mark Vientos (NYM) | $7,830 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jasrado Chisholm (NYY) | $9,170 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $7,100 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Yoán Moncada (LAA) | $8,740 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $6,650 | 5.6 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $8,740 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Ryan O'Hearn (SD) | $10,590 | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $6,300 | 6.8 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jesús Luzardo (PHI) | $17,370 | 18 | 1 |
| Value | McCade Brown (COL) | $5,000 | 12.6 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like McCade Brown. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jesús Luzardo 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 Paul Goldschmidt.
On the other hand, according to our model, Gavin Sheets 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 9:05am 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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