MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 12, 2025
Last updated: May 11, 2025, 5:25PM | Published: May 11, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest commences at 3:35am AEST on May 12, 2025, 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 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 consists of the following games:
- Kansas City Royals vs Boston Red Sox
- Houston Astros vs Cincinnati Reds
- Minnesota Twins vs San Francisco Giants
- Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Los Angeles Angels vs Baltimore Orioles
- Detroit Tigers vs Texas Rangers
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves
- Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres
- Chicago White Sox vs Miami Marlins
- Athletics vs New York Yankees
- Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Christopher Sale (ATL, P) | $22,800 | 21.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL, P) | $5,730 | 13.1 | 2.3 |
| Fade | Elijah White (ATL, OF) | $8,900 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ryan Yarbrough (NYY, P) | $5,000 | 10.2 | 2 |
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) | $7,030 | 7 | 1 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,030 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Iván Herrera (STL) | $9,780 | 4.4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $7,450 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $13,600 | 9.4 | 0.7 |
| Value | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,320 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Josh Smith (TEX) | $8,240 | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Willy Adames (SF) | $7,810 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,080 | 10.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bryan Reynolds (PIT) | $7,000 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Elijah White (ATL) | $8,900 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $9,210 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Joshua Jung (TEX) | $6,160 | 6.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $9,490 | 4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,160 | 7.1 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alexander Bregman (BOS) | $8,640 | 7.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $6,460 | 6.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Brendan Rodgers (HOU) | $8,130 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Holliday (BAL) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,750 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Ryan Tellez (SEA) | $8,830 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,160 | 7.1 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL) | $22,800 | 21.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL) | $5,730 | 13.1 | 2.3 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Germán Márquez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Christopher Sale 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 Ryan Yarbrough.
On the other hand, according to our model, Elijah White 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 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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