MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 11, 2025
Last updated: Aug 10, 2025, 5:26PM | Published: Aug 10, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest kicks off at 3:35am AEST on August 11, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on August 11 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate includes these match-ups:
- Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Angels
- San Diego Padres vs Boston Red Sox
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays
- San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals
- Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians
- Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins
- Baltimore Orioles vs Oakland Athletics
- New York Yankees vs Houston Astros
- Texas Rangers vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds
- Milwaukee Brewers vs New York Mets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Wheeler (PHI, P) | $23,090 | 22 | 1 |
| Value | Tanner Gordon (COL, P) | $5,750 | 9.9 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Bryce Teodosio (LAA, OF) | $9,720 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI, 2B) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 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) | $10,020 | 7.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,230 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Adrian Del Castillo (AZ) | $8,780 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Sean Murphy (ATL) | $5,000 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $10,920 | 8.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ha-Seong Kim (TB) | $5,920 | 6.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Geraldo Perdomo (AZ) | $10,740 | 6.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $6,090 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,460 | 10.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jasson Domínguez (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Bryce Teodosio (LAA) | $9,720 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jesús Sánchez (HOU) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,610 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $6,670 | 7.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Blaze Alexander (AZ) | $8,990 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $11,420 | 8.3 | 0.7 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Blaze Alexander (AZ) | $8,990 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $5,930 | 6.9 | 1.2 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $8,620 | 8.5 | 1 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $6,670 | 7.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Eric Wagaman (MIA) | $8,090 | 3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Wheeler (PHI) | $23,090 | 22 | 1 |
| Value | Tanner Gordon (COL) | $5,750 | 9.9 | 1.7 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Tanner Gordon. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zachary Wheeler is a strong option. If you're seeking 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, Bryce Teodosio 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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