MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 8, 2026
Last updated: Jun 7, 2026, 5:34PM | Published: Jun 7, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest kicks off at 3:35am AEST on June 8, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble 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 includes these match-ups:
- Houston Astros vs Athletics
- San Diego Padres vs New York Mets
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago White Sox
- Miami Marlins vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles
- Colorado Rockies vs Milwaukee Brewers
- New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox
- Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Texas Rangers vs Cleveland Guardians
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Washington Nationals
- Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the latest MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Soroka (AZ, P) | $16,170 | 19.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Kyle Freeland (COL, P) | $7,470 | 10.7 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Jacob Gonzalez (CWS, SS) | $9,150 | 1.8 | 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 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $9,740 | 7.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Carter Jensen (KC) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Brandon Valenzuela (TOR) | $8,320 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $5,550 | 4.5 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $12,270 | 9.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $8,890 | 9.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Jacob Gonzalez (CWS) | $9,150 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brayan Rocchio (CLE) | $5,050 | 5 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,250 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Wade Meckler (LAA) | $8,260 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Steven Kwan (CLE) | $6,290 | 7 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,880 | 8.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Royce Lewis (MIN) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Nicholas Gonzales (PIT) | $8,510 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Durbin (BOS) | $6,220 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,340 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $6,100 | 6.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Travis Bazzana (CLE) | $8,080 | 2.9 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jasrado Chisholm (NYY) | $7,960 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,140 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Marcell Ozuna (PIT) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Jared Young (NYM) | $9,170 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Spencer Torkelson (DET) | $7,250 | 7 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Soroka (AZ) | $16,170 | 19.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Kyle Freeland (COL) | $7,470 | 10.7 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kyle Freeland. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Michael Soroka is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Lawrence Butler.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob Gonzalez is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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