MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 1, 2026
Last updated: May 31, 2026, 4:26PM | Published: May 31, 2026, 8:31AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest kicks off at 3:35am AEST on June 1, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 includes the following games:
- Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals
- Colorado Rockies vs San Francisco Giants
- New York Mets vs Miami Marlins
- Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves
- Seattle Mariners vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Cleveland Guardians vs Boston Red Sox
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Angels
- Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Houston Astros vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers
- Athletics vs New York Yankees
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Minnesota Twins
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD, P) | $20,950 | 19.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bryce Miller (SEA, P) | $6,450 | 14.1 | 2.2 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB, OF) | $8,010 | 1.6 | 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'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 | Shea Langeliers (ATH) | $9,160 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,610 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $12,590 | 6.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $5,960 | 4.8 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,850 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jorge Mateo (ATL) | $9,200 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $6,200 | 6.6 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,990 | 11.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB) | $8,010 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jose García (PHI) | $5,170 | 6.4 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,360 | 8.9 | 1 |
| Value | Caleb Durbin (BOS) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | José Caballero (NYY) | $8,620 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $5,680 | 6.3 | 1.1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,830 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $6,200 | 6.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Vaughn Grissom (LAA) | $8,310 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,100 | 6.9 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $11,820 | 8.4 | 0.7 |
| Value | Andrew Vaughn (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Curtis Mead (WSH) | $9,670 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Manzardo (CLE) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) | $20,950 | 19.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bryce Miller (SEA) | $6,450 | 14.1 | 2.2 |
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 Bryce Miller. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto 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, 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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