MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 30, 2026
Last updated: Mar 29, 2026, 9:29AM | Published: Mar 29, 2026, 7:29AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest commences at 4:35am AEDT on March 30, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 March 30 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate features these match-ups:
- New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Texas Rangers
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Athletics
- Baltimore Orioles vs Minnesota Twins
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals
- Miami Marlins vs Colorado Rockies
- Cincinnati Reds vs Boston Red Sox
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago White Sox
- Atlanta Braves vs Kansas City Royals
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Carmen Mlodzinski (PIT, P) | $13,070 | 18.5 | 1.4 |
| Value | Jack Kochanowicz (LAA, P) | $5,960 | 9.8 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Austin Slater (MIA, OF) | $8,210 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI, SS/2B) | $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 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 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $11,120 | 7.5 | 0.7 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,720 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Gary Sánchez (MIL) | $8,460 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Jansen (TEX) | $5,000 | 3.4 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,620 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Edmundo Sosa (PHI) | $8,670 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Juan Soto (NYM) | $11,220 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Austin Slater (MIA) | $8,210 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Lane Thomas (KC) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $9,820 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Isaac Paredes (HOU) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Ramón Urías (STL) | $8,020 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Mark Vientos (NYM) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brice Turang (MIL) | $9,690 | 7.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Edmundo Sosa (PHI) | $8,670 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Luis García (WSH) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,400 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Luis García (WSH) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Kody Clemens (MIN) | $8,750 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | David Lowe (CIN) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Carmen Mlodzinski (PIT) | $13,070 | 18.5 | 1.4 |
| Value | Jack Kochanowicz (LAA) | $5,960 | 9.8 | 1.6 |
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 Kochanowicz. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Carmen Mlodzinski 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 Bryson Stott.
On the other hand, according to our model, Austin Slater is one of the lowest 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 4:35am AEDT 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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