MLB Late Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 26, 2025
Last updated: Aug 25, 2025, 7:26PM | Published: Aug 25, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Late Tuesday DFS contest begins at 11:40am AEST on August 26, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Late Tuesday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds
- Seattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres
- Oakland Athletics vs Detroit Tigers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET, P) | $24,790 | 23.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bryce Miller (SEA, P) | $11,670 | 14.5 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Victor Robles (SEA, OF) | $8,930 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Lawrence Butler (OAK, OF) | $5,000 | 6 | 1.2 |
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) | $10,630 | 7.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Shea Langeliers (OAK) | $6,740 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | William Smith (LAD) | $7,430 | 5.6 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $11,010 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Markus Betts (LAD) | $8,060 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Markus Betts (LAD) | $8,060 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $7,000 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,070 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (OAK) | $5,000 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Victor Robles (SEA) | $8,930 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Brent Rooker (OAK) | $7,240 | 7.8 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,750 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,750 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Zachary McKinstry (DET) | $9,040 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ke'Bryan Hayes (CIN) | $7,260 | 5.7 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gleyber Torres (DET) | $8,860 | 6.4 | 0.7 |
| Value | Matthew McLain (CIN) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Colten Keith (DET) | $8,330 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Jorge Polanco (SEA) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joshua-Douglas Naylor (SEA) | $8,730 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Luis Arraez (SD) | $7,330 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Ryan O'Hearn (SD) | $8,130 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Lucas Raley (SEA) | $5,000 | 2 | 0.4 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET) | $24,790 | 23.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bryce Miller (SEA) | $11,670 | 14.5 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Late Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Bryce Miller. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tarik Skubal 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 Lawrence Butler.
On the other hand, according to our model, Victor Robles is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Late Tuesday slate closes at 11:40am AEST on Tuesday. 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 Late Tuesday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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