MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 28, 2026
Last updated: Sep 27, 2026, 6:25PM | Published: Sep 27, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest starts at 4:30am AEST on September 28, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 the following match-ups:
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Boston Red Sox vs Chicago Cubs
- Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Chicago White Sox vs Colorado Rockies
- Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves
- Athletics vs Houston Astros
- Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels
- Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Cincinnati Reds
- Minnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers
- San Francisco Giants 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 picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Wheeler (PHI, P) | $22,550 | 19.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Maxwell Scherzer (TOR, P) | $5,000 | 15.9 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Carlos Jorge (CIN, OF) | $9,420 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Randy Vásquez (SD, 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 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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,670 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,670 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Rafael Flores (PIT) | $8,760 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $6,170 | 4.8 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,190 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Andrés Giménez (TOR) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Cooper Pratt (MIL) | $8,060 | 2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Luisangel Acuña (CWS) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,140 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Salvatore Frelick (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Carlos Jorge (CIN) | $9,420 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Luisangel Acuña (CWS) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $8,890 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Zachary Gelof (ATH) | $9,940 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $6,980 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,760 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,760 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Hao-Yu Lee (DET) | $9,810 | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ozhaino Albies (ATL) | $7,770 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $9,170 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $7,570 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $8,480 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | David Lowe (CLE) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Wheeler (PHI) | $22,550 | 19.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Maxwell Scherzer (TOR) | $5,000 | 15.9 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Maxwell Scherzer. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zachary Wheeler 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 Randy Vásquez.
On the other hand, according to our model, Carlos Jorge 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 4:30am 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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