MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 15, 2026
Last updated: Jun 14, 2026, 5:33PM | Published: Jun 14, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest kicks off at 3:35am AEST on June 15, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 June 15 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate consists of the following games:
- Baltimore Orioles vs San Diego Padres
- Athletics vs Colorado Rockies
- Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers
- New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves
- Minnesota Twins vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees
- Cincinnati Reds vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros
- Washington Nationals vs Seattle Mariners
- San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Soroka (AZ, P) | $17,390 | 19.5 | 1.1 |
| Value | Zachary Gallen (AZ, P) | $11,400 | 15.9 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Blaze Jordan (STL, 1B) | $10,290 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Michael Riley (ATL, 3B) | $7,030 | 7.4 | 1.1 |
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 are 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,670 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,130 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Gary Sánchez (MIL) | $8,180 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Bailey (CLE) | $5,770 | 4 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,920 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Willy Adames (SF) | $7,260 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Taylor Walls (TB) | $8,940 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | James Swanson (CHC) | $6,490 | 6.4 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,640 | 11.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Steven Kwan (CLE) | $7,030 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB) | $8,600 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Noelvi Marte (CIN) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $10,760 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Michael Riley (ATL) | $7,030 | 7.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Zachary Gelof (ATH) | $9,660 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $7,930 | 7.8 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,000 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,180 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Samad Taylor (SD) | $9,890 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Matthew McLain (CIN) | $7,530 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (BAL) | $12,010 | 8.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $6,730 | 6.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Blaze Jordan (STL) | $10,290 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Spencer Torkelson (DET) | $7,520 | 7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Soroka (AZ) | $17,390 | 19.5 | 1.1 |
| Value | Zachary Gallen (AZ) | $11,400 | 15.9 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Zachary Gallen. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Michael Soroka is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Michael Riley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Blaze Jordan is one of the lowest 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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