MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 21, 2025
Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 5:25PM | Published: Jul 20, 2025, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest starts at 3:35am AEST on July 21, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate consists of these games:
- Miami Marlins vs Kansas City Royals
- Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros
- New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago White Sox
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Cleveland Guardians vs Oakland Athletics
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Angels
- Colorado Rockies vs Minnesota Twins
- Chicago Cubs vs Boston Red Sox
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Atlanta Braves vs New York Yankees
- Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (BOS, P) | $22,770 | 22.9 | 1 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL, P) | $9,160 | 13.1 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Adrian Del Castillo (AZ, C) | $9,510 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Marcell Ozuna (ATL, OF) | $5,000 | 6.7 | 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $9,480 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Adrian Del Castillo (AZ) | $9,510 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Agustín Ramírez (MIA) | $7,720 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,520 | 9.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $8,730 | 8.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Angel Martínez (CLE) | $9,140 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Allen (ATL) | $5,250 | 5 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $10,390 | 10.3 | 1 |
| Value | Marcell Ozuna (ATL) | $5,000 | 6.7 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Austin Slater (CWS) | $8,340 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jesús Sánchez (MIA) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $11,970 | 9.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $6,810 | 6.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Caleb Durbin (MIL) | $8,270 | 4.7 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Paredes (HOU) | $7,590 | 7 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $7,650 | 7.8 | 1 |
| Value | Jorge Polanco (SEA) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Angel Martínez (CLE) | $9,140 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $7,650 | 7.8 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $12,230 | 8.4 | 0.7 |
| Value | Christian Walker (HOU) | $6,170 | 7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Alec Burleson (STL) | $8,550 | 5.4 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Lucas Raley (SEA) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (BOS) | $22,770 | 22.9 | 1 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL) | $9,160 | 13.1 | 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 Germán Márquez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Garrett Crochet 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 Marcell Ozuna.
On the other hand, according to our model, Adrian Del Castillo is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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