MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 4, 2026
Last updated: May 3, 2026, 10:26AM | Published: May 3, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest begins at 3:35am AEST on May 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build 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 these match-ups:
- Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds
- New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles
- Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros
- Athletics vs Cleveland Guardians
- San Diego Padres vs Chicago White Sox
- Tampa Bay Rays vs San Francisco Giants
- Los Angeles Angels vs New York Mets
- Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most reliable 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 find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Spencer Strider (ATL, P) | $20,330 | 19.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Anthony Kay (CWS, P) | $10,100 | 14.1 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Tyler Black (MIL, 3B) | $10,570 | 2.4 | 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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,280 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,280 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Jonah Heim (ATL) | $8,320 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Samuel Basallo (BAL) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,170 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Mauricio Dubón (ATL) | $9,300 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $7,810 | 9.3 | 1.2 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,790 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Elijah White (ATL) | $9,050 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Brenton Doyle (COL) | $5,000 | 6 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,540 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Tyler Black (MIL) | $10,570 | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jared Triolo (PIT) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,000 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Richard Palacios (TB) | $8,070 | 2.9 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,580 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (BAL) | $8,110 | 8.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Mark Vientos (NYM) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Endy Rodríguez (PIT) | $8,080 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Kurtz (ATH) | $7,850 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Spencer Strider (ATL) | $20,330 | 19.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Anthony Kay (CWS) | $10,100 | 14.1 | 1.4 |
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 Anthony Kay. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Spencer Strider 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 Lawrence Butler.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyler Black 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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