MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 16, 2025
Last updated: Jun 15, 2025, 5:26PM | Published: Jun 15, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest begins at 3:35am AEST on June 16, 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 June 16 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate features these games:
- Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees
- Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Angels
- Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins
- Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox
- Seattle Mariners vs Cleveland Guardians
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics
- Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals
- New York Mets vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres
- Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins
- Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies
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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 | Zachary Wheeler (PHI, P) | $21,610 | 21.1 | 1 |
| Value | Aaron Civale (CWS, P) | $5,000 | 13.3 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Taylor Walls (TB, SS) | $8,610 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Austin Gomber (COL, P) | $6,880 | 11.7 | 1.7 |
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 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 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) | $9,100 | 7.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,830 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Sean Murphy (ATL) | $9,190 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Hunter Goodman (COL) | $7,960 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,720 | 9.4 | 1 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $6,970 | 7.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Taylor Walls (TB) | $8,610 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $7,010 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $14,100 | 9.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Boyce Mullins (BAL) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Ramón Laureano (BAL) | $8,340 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jesús Sánchez (MIA) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $11,360 | 9.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $7,450 | 7.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Roman González (BOS) | $8,620 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,860 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,930 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Luis Rengifo (LAA) | $8,200 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Andrés Giménez (TOR) | $7,610 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,310 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,310 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Roman González (BOS) | $8,620 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $7,400 | 7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Wheeler (PHI) | $21,610 | 21.1 | 1 |
| Value | Aaron Civale (CWS) | $5,000 | 13.3 | 2.7 |
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 Aaron Civale. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zachary Wheeler is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Austin Gomber.
On the other hand, according to our model, Taylor Walls is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together 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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