MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 27, 2026
Last updated: Apr 26, 2026, 10:27AM | Published: Apr 26, 2026, 8:35AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest begins at 3:35am AEST on April 27, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 April 27 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs
- Chicago White Sox vs Washington Nationals
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Seattle Mariners
- Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Cleveland Guardians
- San Francisco Giants vs Miami Marlins
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins
- Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox
- New York Mets vs Colorado Rockies
- Houston Astros vs New York Yankees
- Texas Rangers vs Athletics
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Cincinnati Reds vs Detroit Tigers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices 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, 1B/2B) | $8,820 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI, SS/2B) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
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 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) | $10,180 | 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 | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | José Caballero (NYY) | $9,780 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $5,680 | 7 | 1.2 |
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 | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Ildemaro Vargas (AZ) | $8,820 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Lowe (PIT) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,820 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Spencer Horwitz (PIT) | $5,000 | 5 | 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 looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Bryson Stott.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ildemaro Vargas is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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