MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 6, 2026
Last updated: Jul 5, 2026, 5:28PM | Published: Jul 5, 2026, 8:30AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest starts at 3:35am AEST on July 6, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together 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 features the following games:
- Colorado Rockies vs San Francisco Giants
- Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox
- Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers
- New York Yankees vs Minnesota Twins
- Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Kansas City Royals vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Athletics vs Miami Marlins
- Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Ryan (MIN, P) | $19,330 | 18.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Javier Assad (CHC, P) | $11,670 | 16.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB, OF) | $8,890 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Agustín Ramírez (MIA, C) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
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) | $8,140 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Agustín Ramírez (MIA) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Liam Hicks (MIA) | $8,900 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,610 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,650 | 9.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Casey Schmitt (SF) | $9,500 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,540 | 7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Corbin Carroll (AZ) | $10,800 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Brandon Nimmo (TEX) | $7,940 | 7.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB) | $8,890 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Steven Kwan (CLE) | $7,460 | 7 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $12,100 | 8.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (CHC) | $8,740 | 7.3 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Kyle Karros (COL) | $8,850 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Paredes (HOU) | $7,410 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $11,390 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Travis Bazzana (CLE) | $9,090 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $7,610 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,890 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Connor Norby (MIA) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jacob Gonzalez (CWS) | $8,700 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Joshua-Douglas Naylor (SEA) | $7,690 | 7.5 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Ryan (MIN) | $19,330 | 18.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Javier Assad (CHC) | $11,670 | 16.8 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Javier Assad. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Joseph Ryan 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 Agustín Ramírez.
On the other hand, according to our model, Victor Mesa 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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