MLB Late Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 28, 2025
Last updated: May 28, 2025, 12:59AM | Published: May 27, 2025, 10:37AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Late Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:38am AEST on May 28, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Late Wednesday slate includes the following games:
- Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees
- Seattle Mariners vs Washington Nationals
- San Diego Padres vs Miami Marlins
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburgh Pirates
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Carlos Rodón (NYY, P) | $21,220 | 19.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Max Meyer (MIA, P) | $13,820 | 15.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Pavin Smith (AZ, 1B) | $9,230 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yoán Moncada (LAA, 3B/2B) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 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) | $8,970 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,970 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Gabriel Moreno (AZ) | $8,360 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Keibert Ruiz (WSH) | $6,880 | 5.2 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Abrams (WSH) | $9,400 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $7,300 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Geraldo Perdomo (AZ) | $8,760 | 5.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Luis Rengifo (LAA) | $7,100 | 5.6 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $14,720 | 9.3 | 0.6 |
| Value | Julio Rodríguez (SEA) | $10,080 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Trenton Grisham (NYY) | $8,250 | 4.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Stowers (MIA) | $7,750 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $10,930 | 7.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Yoán Moncada (LAA) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Connor Norby (MIA) | $9,270 | 5.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Ke'Bryan Hayes (PIT) | $5,580 | 5.7 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luis García (WSH) | $8,360 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Yoán Moncada (LAA) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $8,350 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Luis Rengifo (LAA) | $7,100 | 5.6 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luis Arraez (SD) | $7,600 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Value | Luis Arraez (SD) | $7,600 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Pavin Smith (AZ) | $9,230 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $7,680 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Carlos Rodón (NYY) | $21,220 | 19.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Max Meyer (MIA) | $13,820 | 15.9 | 1.1 |
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 Max Meyer. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Carlos Rodón 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 Yoán Moncada.
On the other hand, according to our model, Pavin Smith is one of the lowest 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 11:38am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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