MLB Late Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 4, 2025
Last updated: Jun 4, 2025, 12:26AM | Published: Jun 3, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Late Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:40am AEST on June 4, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 4 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Late Wednesday slate includes the following games:
- Seattle Mariners vs Baltimore Orioles
- Athletics vs Minnesota Twins
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets
- San Francisco Giants vs San Diego Padres
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Pablo López (MIN, P) | $18,860 | 18.2 | 1 |
| Value | George Kirby (SEA, P) | $14,910 | 16.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Ryan Jeffers (MIN, C) | $9,200 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Trevor Larnach (MIN, OF) | $5,000 | 5 | 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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $10,800 | 7 | 0.6 |
| Value | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $6,650 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Ryan Jeffers (MIN) | $9,200 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Shea Langeliers (ATH) | $7,790 | 5.7 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $11,310 | 8.5 | 0.7 |
| Value | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $8,080 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Carlos Correa (MIN) | $9,850 | 6.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $6,700 | 6.7 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,210 | 10.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Trevor Larnach (MIN) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Fade | Michael Conforto (LAD) | $8,540 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,750 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,750 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $10,540 | 5.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jorge Polanco (SEA) | $7,810 | 5.7 | 0.7 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyler Fitzgerald (SF) | $8,220 | 5.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Fade | Willi Castro (MIN) | $9,350 | 4.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $6,920 | 5.7 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,550 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Luis Arraez (SD) | $8,070 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $10,540 | 5.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Gavin Sheets (SD) | $6,490 | 4.9 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pablo López (MIN) | $18,860 | 18.2 | 1 |
| Value | George Kirby (SEA) | $14,910 | 16.9 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Late Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like George Kirby. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Pablo López is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Trevor Larnach.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ryan Jeffers 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 11:40am 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 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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