MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 7, 2025
Last updated: Jul 6, 2025, 10:25PM | Published: Jul 6, 2025, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest starts at 8:10am AEST on July 7, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 put together 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 includes these match-ups:
- Athletics vs San Francisco Giants
- San Diego Padres vs Texas Rangers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Lopez (ATH, P) | $16,230 | 14.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jack Leiter (TEX, P) | $11,880 | 13.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Shea Langeliers (ATH, C) | $9,460 | 5.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Evan Carter (TEX, OF) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
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 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 | Shea Langeliers (ATH) | $9,460 | 5.2 | 0.5 |
| Value | Patrick Bailey (SF) | $5,730 | 3.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Jonah Heim (TEX) | $7,190 | 3.3 | 0.5 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Wilson (ATH) | $8,520 | 7.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Willy Adames (SF) | $8,850 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $7,030 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Fernando Tatis (SD) | $10,280 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Evan Carter (TEX) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Fade | Tyler Soderstrom (ATH) | $8,690 | 5.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $9,710 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Rafael Devers (SF) | $9,100 | 7.5 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Matt Chapman (SF) | $10,030 | 6.5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Wilmer Flores (SF) | $7,930 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $8,770 | 7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $8,770 | 7 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $7,240 | 5.7 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luis Arraez (SD) | $8,150 | 7.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Luis Arraez (SD) | $8,150 | 7.3 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Burger (TEX) | $6,690 | 5.6 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Lopez (ATH) | $16,230 | 14.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jack Leiter (TEX) | $11,880 | 13.1 | 1.1 |
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 Jack Leiter. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jacob Lopez is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Evan Carter.
On the other hand, according to our model, Shea Langeliers 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 8:10am 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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