MLB Late Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 23, 2025
Last updated: Jul 23, 2025, 12:25AM | Published: Jul 22, 2025, 10:25PM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Late Wednesday DFS contest starts at 11:40am AEST on July 23, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on July 23 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Late Wednesday slate features these games:
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Houston Astros
- Seattle Mariners vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Logan Gilbert (SEA, P) | $21,280 | 19.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Eduardo Rodriguez (AZ, P) | $12,820 | 15 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Brice Matthews (HOU, SS) | $9,410 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Joshua-Douglas Naylor (AZ, 1B) | $7,100 | 7.1 | 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 highlight 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) | $7,960 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,040 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | William Smith (LAD) | $9,330 | 5.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,960 | 7.7 | 1 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $9,050 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,730 | 5.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Brice Matthews (HOU) | $9,410 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Carlos Correa (MIN) | $6,620 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,970 | 10.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jackson Chourio (MIL) | $8,320 | 8.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Chas McCormick (HOU) | $8,550 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Christian Yelich (MIL) | $7,850 | 7.3 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Eugenio Suárez (AZ) | $10,400 | 7.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Caleb Durbin (MIL) | $6,700 | 5.6 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Royce Lewis (MIN) | $7,270 | 5.3 | 0.7 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,730 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,730 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $10,620 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Brice Turang (MIL) | $7,890 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $8,870 | 7.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Joshua-Douglas Naylor (AZ) | $7,100 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Christian Walker (HOU) | $9,720 | 7 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Tyler France (MIN) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Framber Valdez (HOU) | $18,650 | 19.4 | 1 |
| Value | Eduardo Rodriguez (AZ) | $12,820 | 15 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Late Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Eduardo Rodriguez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Logan Gilbert is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Joshua-Douglas Naylor.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brice Matthews is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Late Wednesday slate closes at 11:40am AEST on Wednesday. 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 Wednesday contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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