MLB Late Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 28, 2026
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026, 12:28AM | Published: Jul 26, 2026, 11:32PM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Late Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:38am AEST on July 28, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on July 28 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Late Tuesday slate features the following games:
- Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros
- Athletics vs Boston Red Sox
- San Francisco Giants vs Milwaukee Brewers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tatsuya Imai (HOU, P) | $14,310 | 16.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH, OF) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Cooper Pratt (MIL, SS) | $9,190 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL, SS) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,770 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,770 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Carlos Narváez (BOS) | $5,000 | 3.9 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $9,570 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Cooper Pratt (MIL) | $9,190 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Maxwell Muncy (ATH) | $5,000 | 3.8 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jackson Chourio (MIL) | $10,590 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $9,220 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Meyers (HOU) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Paredes (HOU) | $9,500 | 6.1 | 0.6 |
| Value | Caleb Durbin (BOS) | $7,130 | 5.8 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Curtis Mead (BOS) | $8,150 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Maxwell Muncy (ATH) | $5,000 | 3.8 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brice Turang (MIL) | $11,590 | 7.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,070 | 7.1 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Vaughn Grissom (LAA) | $8,050 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jeffrey McNeil (ATH) | $7,140 | 5.5 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Kurtz (ATH) | $8,870 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nicholas Kurtz (ATH) | $8,870 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $9,220 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Oswald Peraza (LAA) | $5,000 | 3.2 | 0.6 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tatsuya Imai (HOU) | $14,310 | 16.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Tatsuya Imai (HOU) | $14,310 | 16.1 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Late Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Lawrence Butler. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tatsuya Imai 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 Joseph Ortiz.
On the other hand, according to our model, Cooper Pratt 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 11:38am 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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