MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 4, 2025
Last updated: Aug 3, 2025, 5:25PM | Published: Aug 3, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest commences at 3:35am AEST on August 4, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 4 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate features these games:
- San Diego Padres vs St. Louis Cardinals
- New York Mets vs San Francisco Giants
- Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals
- Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Miami Marlins vs New York Yankees
- Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers
- Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago White Sox
- Cleveland Guardians vs Minnesota Twins
- Athletics vs Arizona Diamondbacks
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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 | Jacob deGrom (TEX, P) | $22,660 | 20.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Brandon Young (BAL, P) | $9,860 | 13.1 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Blake Perkins (MIL, OF) | $9,910 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Michael Busch (CHC, 1B) | $5,000 | 6.4 | 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'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) | $8,010 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,010 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Kyle Teel (CWS) | $8,430 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Alejandro Kirk (TOR) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,960 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Paul Abrams (WSH) | $8,920 | 8.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Warming Bernabel (COL) | $11,590 | 4.9 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $6,970 | 6.9 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Corbin Carroll (AZ) | $11,130 | 9.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Julio Rodríguez (SEA) | $7,780 | 8.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Blake Perkins (MIL) | $9,910 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Boyce Mullins (NYM) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $12,630 | 9.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Eugenio Suárez (SEA) | $6,580 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Ryan McMahon (NYY) | $8,110 | 5.3 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Brooks Lee (MIN) | $6,590 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Westburg (BAL) | $10,020 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,230 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Lenyn Sosa (CWS) | $8,730 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Brooks Lee (MIN) | $6,590 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,200 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Busch (CHC) | $5,000 | 6.4 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Andrew Vaughn (MIL) | $8,050 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $7,860 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob deGrom (TEX) | $22,660 | 20.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Brandon Young (BAL) | $9,860 | 13.1 | 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 Brandon Young. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jacob deGrom 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 Michael Busch.
On the other hand, according to our model, Blake Perkins 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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