MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 13, 2026
Last updated: Jul 12, 2026, 5:32PM | Published: Jul 12, 2026, 8:34AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest commences at 3:35am AEST on July 13, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Detroit Tigers vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners
- San Diego Padres vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Minnesota Twins vs Los Angeles Angels
- San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies
- Miami Marlins vs Cleveland Guardians
- Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves
- Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees
- New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox
- Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros
- Chicago White Sox vs Athletics
- Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs
- Los Angeles Dodgers 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 selections 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 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,650 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Drew Michael Cavanaugh (SF) | $8,410 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,000 | 6.7 | 1 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,670 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $6,030 | 7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Andruw Monasterio (BOS) | $8,800 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Trea Turner (PHI) | $7,060 | 8 | 1.1 |
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 | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $6,080 | 6.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Kyle Karros (COL) | $8,040 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Michael Riley (ATL) | $7,720 | 7.4 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,550 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $6,250 | 6.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Anthony Seigler (BOS) | $8,360 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $6,270 | 6.2 | 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 | Roman Gonzalez (BOS) | $9,630 | 3 | 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
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 looking for 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 worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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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