MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 28, 2025
Last updated: Jul 27, 2025, 4:25PM | Published: Jul 27, 2025, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest starts at 3:35am AEST on July 28, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- New York Yankees vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Miami Marlins
- St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres
- Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Houston Astros vs Athletics
- Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Minnesota Twins vs Washington Nationals
- Texas Rangers vs Atlanta Braves
- Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs
- Baltimore Orioles vs Colorado Rockies
- Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Paul Skenes (PIT, P) | $21,660 | 22.5 | 1 |
| Value | Austin Gomber (COL, P) | $7,620 | 11.2 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Coby Mayo (BAL, 1B) | $8,490 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Lawrence Butler (ATH, OF) | $5,000 | 7.1 | 1.4 |
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) | $10,140 | 7.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,160 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Shea Langeliers (ATH) | $9,820 | 5.5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Noah Naylor (CLE) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,820 | 9.7 | 1 |
| Value | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $8,020 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Colson Montgomery (CWS) | $8,990 | 4.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Allen (ATL) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $14,000 | 10.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 7.1 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Taylor Trammell (HOU) | $10,520 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Boyce Mullins (BAL) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,350 | 9.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Eugenio Suárez (AZ) | $6,500 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Royce Lewis (MIN) | $9,730 | 5.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Brooks Lee (MIN) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $7,800 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Value | Brooks Lee (MIN) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Kody Clemens (MIN) | $8,530 | 4.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $7,800 | 8.2 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $10,250 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $6,570 | 6.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Coby Mayo (BAL) | $8,490 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT) | $21,660 | 22.5 | 1 |
| Value | Austin Gomber (COL) | $7,620 | 11.2 | 1.5 |
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 Austin Gomber. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Paul Skenes 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, Coby Mayo is one of the worst 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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