MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 25, 2026
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026, 10:26PM | Published: Apr 24, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest starts at 9:05am AEST on April 25, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 25 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Saturday slate consists of the following games:
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Seattle Mariners
- Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Cleveland Guardians
- Texas Rangers vs Athletics
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Houston Astros vs New York Yankees
- New York Mets vs Colorado Rockies
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins
- San Francisco Giants vs Miami Marlins
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs
- Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels
- Chicago White Sox vs Washington Nationals
- Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT, P) | $21,550 | 21 | 1 |
| Value | Brandon Young (BAL, P) | $8,790 | 13.6 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Hyeseong Kim (LAD, 2B) | $8,320 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL, SS) | $5,920 | 7 | 1.2 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $11,480 | 8.3 | 0.7 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,400 | 7.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Liam Hicks (MIA) | $8,230 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Samuel Basallo (BAL) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,520 | 9.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $5,920 | 7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | José Caballero (NYY) | $8,250 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Konnor Griffin (PIT) | $6,150 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $14,140 | 11.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Brenton Doyle (COL) | $5,820 | 6 | 1 |
| Fade | Daniel Schneemann (CLE) | $8,460 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Heliot Ramos (SF) | $6,970 | 6.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $11,280 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $6,730 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Daniel Schneemann (CLE) | $8,460 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Kazuma Okamoto (TOR) | $6,750 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brice Turang (MIL) | $8,630 | 7.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Luis Rengifo (MIL) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Hyeseong Kim (LAD) | $8,320 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Andrés Giménez (TOR) | $6,840 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,660 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,660 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Dominic Smith (ATL) | $8,820 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SF) | $7,920 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT) | $21,550 | 21 | 1 |
| Value | Brandon Young (BAL) | $8,790 | 13.6 | 1.6 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Brandon Young. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Paul Skenes 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 Ezequiel Tovar.
On the other hand, according to our model, Hyeseong Kim is one of the worst 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 Saturday slate closes at 9:05am AEST on Saturday. 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 Saturday 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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