MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 14, 2026
Last updated: Sep 13, 2026, 12:25PM | Published: Sep 13, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest starts at 3:35am AEST on September 14, 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate features these games:
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds
- Miami Marlins vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Athletics vs Seattle Mariners
- Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
- New York Yankees vs New York Mets
- Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros
- Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago White Sox
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles
- Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Cease (TOR, P) | $22,240 | 18.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Shohei Ohtani (LAD, OF) | $5,000 | 11.2 | 2.2 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB, OF) | $12,720 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Jarren Duran (BOS, OF) | $5,000 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
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 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) | $9,260 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Noah Naylor (MIL) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Leonardo Bernal (STL) | $10,400 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Logan O'Hoppe (TEX) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,640 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Andrés Giménez (TOR) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Ezequiel Duran (TEX) | $8,220 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $5,000 | 11.2 | 2.2 |
| Value | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $5,000 | 11.2 | 2.2 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB) | $12,720 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Jarren Duran (BOS) | $5,000 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $8,620 | 8.9 | 1 |
| Value | José Ramírez (CLE) | $8,620 | 8.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Pedro Ramirez (CHC) | $9,080 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ke'Bryan Hayes (CIN) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,820 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TOR) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Donovan Walton (ATH) | $9,180 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $6,670 | 6.9 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,940 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Andrew Vaughn (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Jared Young (NYM) | $8,560 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Mark Vientos (NYM) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Cease (TOR) | $22,240 | 18.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Harrison Holmes (ATL) | $13,660 | 17.5 | 1.3 |
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 Shohei Ohtani. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dylan Cease is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jarren Duran.
On the other hand, according to our model, Victor Mesa 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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