MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 23, 2026, 5:25PM | Published: Aug 23, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest commences at 3:35am AEST on August 24, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 consists of these games:
- Colorado Rockies vs Cleveland Guardians
- Philadelphia Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Baltimore Orioles vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Houston Astros vs Athletics
- San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins
- Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals
- Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels
- Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Cincinnati Reds
- Boston Red Sox vs San Francisco Giants
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers
- New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Chicago White Sox vs New York Mets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Cristopher Sánchez (PHI, P) | $21,650 | 18.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Cody Bellinger (NYY, OF) | $5,000 | 7.6 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Thomas White (ATH, 3B) | $8,350 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Vincent Pasquantino (KC, 1B) | $5,000 | 7.3 | 1.5 |
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 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 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) | $8,550 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,550 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Rafael Flores (PIT) | $8,420 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Austin Wells (NYY) | $5,750 | 4.8 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $7,290 | 9.7 | 1.3 |
| Value | Robert Witt (KC) | $7,290 | 9.7 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Ezequiel Duran (TEX) | $9,500 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $6,630 | 7 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $10,970 | 11.2 | 1 |
| Value | Cody Bellinger (NYY) | $5,000 | 7.6 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Dazmon Cameron (TOR) | $8,330 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) | $5,000 | 6.7 | 1.3 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $9,750 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Brendan Donovan (SEA) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Thomas White (ATH) | $8,350 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Durbin (BOS) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jasrado Chisholm (NYY) | $8,850 | 7.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Connor Norby (COL) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Donovan Walton (ATH) | $8,290 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $6,910 | 6.9 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,130 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $5,000 | 7.3 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Ildemaro Vargas (AZ) | $8,420 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $5,000 | 6.7 | 1.3 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cristopher Sánchez (PHI) | $21,650 | 18.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Janson Junk (MIA) | $11,350 | 15.2 | 1.3 |
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 Cody Bellinger. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cristopher Sánchez is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Vincent Pasquantino.
On the other hand, according to our model, Thomas White is one of the lowest 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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