MLB Late Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 8, 2025
Last updated: Jul 7, 2025, 3:25PM | Published: Jul 7, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Late Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:38am AEST on July 8, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 Tuesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Late Tuesday slate features these games:
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers
- San Francisco Giants vs Philadelphia Phillies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob deGrom (TEX, P) | $23,490 | 20.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Zachary Gallen (AZ, P) | $13,150 | 16.3 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Kyle Higashioka (TEX, C) | $8,590 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Schanuel (LAA, 1B) | $6,460 | 6.6 | 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 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $6,850 | 4.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $6,170 | 4.7 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Kyle Higashioka (TEX) | $8,590 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Bailey (SF) | $5,210 | 3.8 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $8,190 | 8.5 | 1 |
| Value | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $8,190 | 8.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Corey Seager (TEX) | $9,340 | 7 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Fernando Tatis (SD) | $10,570 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Wyatt Langford (TEX) | $10,380 | 6.7 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Evan Carter (TEX) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $9,280 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Rafael Devers (SF) | $7,860 | 7.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Matt Chapman (SF) | $8,740 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $7,520 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,080 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,080 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $8,270 | 5.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Luis Rengifo (LAA) | $5,380 | 4.3 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $8,790 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $6,460 | 6.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Joshua-Douglas Naylor (AZ) | $8,310 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Burger (TEX) | $7,700 | 5.7 | 0.7 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob deGrom (TEX) | $23,490 | 20.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Zachary Gallen (AZ) | $13,150 | 16.3 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Late Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Zachary Gallen. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jacob deGrom is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Nolan Schanuel.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kyle Higashioka 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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