MLB Late Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 9, 2025
Last updated: Jul 9, 2025, 12:25AM | Published: Jul 8, 2025, 11:25PM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Late Wednesday DFS contest starts at 11:38am AEST on July 9, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Late Wednesday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Athletics vs Atlanta Braves
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- San Francisco Giants vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Ray (SF, P) | $19,580 | 18.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Kenneth Kelly (AZ, P) | $14,170 | 16.4 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Edmundo Sosa (PHI, 2B) | $8,370 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Schanuel (LAA, 1B) | $6,580 | 6.6 | 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 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 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 | Shea Langeliers (ATH) | $8,610 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Value | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $6,380 | 4.7 | 0.7 |
| Fade | Sean Murphy (ATL) | $8,790 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Bailey (SF) | $5,710 | 3.8 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trea Turner (PHI) | $9,930 | 8.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $8,490 | 8.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Josh Smith (TEX) | $8,430 | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $6,700 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $9,840 | 9.4 | 1 |
| Value | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $9,840 | 9.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Evan Carter (TEX) | $8,910 | 5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,540 | 7.2 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,690 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,690 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Casey Schmitt (SF) | $8,150 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Yoán Moncada (LAA) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,440 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,140 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Edmundo Sosa (PHI) | $8,370 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Yoán Moncada (LAA) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $8,730 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $6,580 | 6.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $9,590 | 7.6 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Burger (TEX) | $6,560 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Ray (SF) | $19,580 | 18.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Kenneth Kelly (AZ) | $14,170 | 16.4 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Late Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kenneth Kelly. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Robert Ray 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 Nolan Schanuel.
On the other hand, according to our model, Edmundo Sosa is one of the lowest 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 Wednesday slate closes at 11:38am 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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