MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 13, 2026
Last updated: Jul 12, 2026, 10:31AM | Published: Jul 12, 2026, 8:34AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest begins at 3:35am AEST on July 13, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create 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 July 13 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate features the following games:
- Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners
- Minnesota Twins vs Los Angeles Angels
- Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals
- Chicago White Sox vs Athletics
- Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros
- Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves
- Miami Marlins vs Cleveland Guardians
- San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies
- New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Detroit Tigers vs Philadelphia Phillies
- San Diego Padres vs Toronto Blue Jays
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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 | Tarik Skubal (DET, P) | $23,110 | 23.4 | 1 |
| Value | Dustin May (STL, P) | $11,030 | 15.6 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Drew Michael Cavanaugh (SF, C) | $8,410 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Lawrence Butler (ATH, OF) | $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 provide 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) | $7,650 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Agustín Ramírez (MIA) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Drew Michael Cavanaugh (SF) | $8,410 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,650 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,670 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Andruw Monasterio (BOS) | $8,800 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $6,030 | 7 | 1.2 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,370 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB) | $10,260 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Schwarber (PHI) | $7,020 | 8.7 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $10,710 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (NYM) | $5,000 | 6.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Kyle Karros (COL) | $8,040 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Willi Castro (COL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,550 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Willi Castro (COL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Anthony Seigler (BOS) | $8,360 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,400 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $6,640 | 7.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Curtis Mead (WSH) | $8,480 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Spencer Torkelson (DET) | $6,100 | 7 | 1.2 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET) | $23,110 | 23.4 | 1 |
| Value | Dustin May (STL) | $11,030 | 15.6 | 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 Dustin May. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tarik Skubal 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 Lawrence Butler.
On the other hand, according to our model, Drew Michael Cavanaugh 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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