MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 27, 2026
Last updated: Apr 26, 2026, 5:25PM | Published: Apr 26, 2026, 8:35AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest commences at 3:35am AEST on April 27, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 27 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate includes the following match-ups:
- New York Mets vs Colorado Rockies
- Texas Rangers vs Athletics
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Seattle Mariners
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres
- Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Houston Astros vs New York Yankees
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs
- San Francisco Giants vs Miami Marlins
- Cincinnati Reds vs Detroit Tigers
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Cleveland Guardians
- Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Chicago White Sox vs Washington Nationals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL, P) | $21,920 | 21.3 | 1 |
| Value | Luis Gil (NYY, P) | $11,840 | 16.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Ildemaro Vargas (AZ, 2B/1B) | $8,820 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL, SS) | $5,680 | 7 | 1.2 |
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'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 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) | $10,180 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,560 | 7.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Liam Hicks (MIA) | $8,390 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Samuel Basallo (BAL) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $8,800 | 9.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $5,680 | 7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | José Caballero (NYY) | $9,780 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $6,930 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,870 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jordan Beck (COL) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Carlos Cortes (ATH) | $10,700 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) | $7,730 | 8.2 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,720 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,130 | 7.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Daniel Schneemann (CLE) | $9,410 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $5,090 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,410 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Gleyber Torres (DET) | $7,560 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Ildemaro Vargas (AZ) | $8,820 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Luis Rengifo (MIL) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,820 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $8,380 | 8.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Ildemaro Vargas (AZ) | $8,820 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL) | $21,920 | 21.3 | 1 |
| Value | Luis Gil (NYY) | $11,840 | 16.8 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Luis Gil. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Christopher Sale is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Ezequiel Tovar.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ildemaro Vargas 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 Monday slate closes at 3:35am AEST on Monday. 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 Monday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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