MLB Late Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 3, 2026
Last updated: Jun 3, 2026, 12:40AM | Published: Jun 2, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Late Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:38am AEST on June 3, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on June 3 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Late Wednesday slate features the following games:
- Los Angeles Angels vs Colorado Rockies
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Seattle Mariners vs New York Mets
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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 | Michael Soroka (AZ, P) | $15,040 | 19.5 | 1.3 |
| Value | Eric Lauer (LAD, P) | $11,580 | 18.3 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Jared Young (NYM, 1B) | $8,010 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Bo Bichette (NYM, 3B) | $6,620 | 6.5 | 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Hunter Goodman (COL) | $9,810 | 6.4 | 0.6 |
| Value | Hunter Goodman (COL) | $9,810 | 6.4 | 0.6 |
| Fade | Gabriel Moreno (AZ) | $8,120 | 4.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Dalton Rushing (LAD) | $5,000 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $8,880 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Markus Betts (LAD) | $8,880 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Vaughn Grissom (LAA) | $8,750 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jose Fernandez (AZ) | $6,060 | 1.7 | 0.3 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,550 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Juan Soto (NYM) | $10,280 | 9.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Thomas Troy (AZ) | $8,260 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Carson Benge (NYM) | $7,700 | 4.4 | 0.6 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bo Bichette (NYM) | $6,620 | 6.5 | 1 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (NYM) | $6,620 | 6.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Colt Emerson (SEA) | $8,080 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Brett Baty (NYM) | $6,440 | 4.7 | 0.7 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $11,020 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,570 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Vaughn Grissom (LAA) | $8,750 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Edouard Julien (COL) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,280 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,280 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Jared Young (NYM) | $8,010 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Mark Vientos (NYM) | $6,800 | 5.6 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Soroka (AZ) | $15,040 | 19.5 | 1.3 |
| Value | Eric Lauer (LAD) | $11,580 | 18.3 | 1.6 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Late Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Eric Lauer. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Michael Soroka 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 Bo Bichette.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jared Young is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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