MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 26, 2025
Last updated: May 25, 2025, 5:26PM | Published: May 25, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest starts at 3:35am AEST on May 26, 2025, 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 May 26 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate consists of the following games:
- Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants
- Los Angeles Angels vs Miami Marlins
- Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres
- Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles
- Chicago White Sox vs Texas Rangers
- Colorado Rockies vs New York Yankees
- Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners
- Athletics vs Philadelphia Phillies
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals
- Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs
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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 | Dylan Cease (SD, P) | $18,600 | 19.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Antonio Senzatela (COL, P) | $5,000 | 9.6 | 1.9 |
| Fade | Isaac Collins (MIL, OF) | $8,330 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (TEX, 2B) | $6,150 | 6.6 | 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 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) | $10,680 | 7.1 | 0.7 |
| Value | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $6,960 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Mitchell Garver (SEA) | $8,150 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,810 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,650 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $6,520 | 6.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Chase Meidroth (CWS) | $9,300 | 5.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Allen (ATL) | $5,010 | 5.2 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $11,390 | 10.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Fernando Tatis (SD) | $9,720 | 9.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Isaac Collins (MIL) | $8,330 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan India (KC) | $6,620 | 6.4 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $7,970 | 7.9 | 1 |
| Value | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $7,970 | 7.9 | 1 |
| Fade | German Rosario (WSH) | $8,390 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan India (KC) | $6,620 | 6.4 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,910 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $6,150 | 6.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | German Rosario (WSH) | $8,390 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brice Turang (MIL) | $6,970 | 7.1 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,730 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Christian Walker (HOU) | $6,970 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | David LeMahieu (NYY) | $8,050 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SD) | $7,680 | 7.5 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Cease (SD) | $18,600 | 19.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Antonio Senzatela (COL) | $5,000 | 9.6 | 1.9 |
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 Antonio Senzatela. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dylan Cease is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Marcus Semien.
On the other hand, according to our model, Isaac Collins is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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