MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 10, 2026
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026, 10:38AM | Published: Aug 9, 2026, 8:28AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest kicks off at 3:35am AEST on August 10, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets
- New York Yankees vs Atlanta Braves
- San Francisco Giants vs Detroit Tigers
- Texas Rangers vs Baltimore Orioles
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Minnesota Twins
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Colorado Rockies
- Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs
- Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians
- Miami Marlins vs Los Angeles Angels
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Boston Red Sox vs Athletics
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the best DFS projections in the world.
With the best MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
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 | Ian Seymour (TB, P) | $16,600 | 18.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Brayan Bello (BOS, P) | $5,130 | 13.3 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB, OF) | $8,700 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Michael Lorenzen (COL, P) | $7,000 | 11 | 1.6 |
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) | $7,280 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Agustín Ramírez (MIA) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | James Crooks (STL) | $8,240 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,280 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,650 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Andruw Monasterio (BOS) | $8,100 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $6,220 | 7 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,530 | 11.2 | 1 |
| Value | Jordon Adell (CLE) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB) | $8,700 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Beck (COL) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,950 | 8.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Riley (ATL) | $7,030 | 7.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Blaze Jordan (STL) | $8,870 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Donovan (SEA) | $5,950 | 6.2 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,130 | 7.8 | 1 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TOR) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Nicholas Sogard (BOS) | $8,790 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jeffrey McNeil (ATH) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,040 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Connor Norby (COL) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jared Young (NYM) | $9,410 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Joshua-Douglas Naylor (SEA) | $7,000 | 7.5 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Cantillo (CLE) | $15,020 | 18.8 | 1.2 |
| Value | Brayan Bello (BOS) | $5,130 | 13.3 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Brayan Bello. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Ian Seymour is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Michael Lorenzen.
On the other hand, according to our model, Victor Mesa is one of the worst 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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