MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 4, 2026
Last updated: Apr 3, 2026, 12:26PM | Published: Apr 3, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 10:45am AEDT on April 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 Saturday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Saturday slate features these match-ups:
- Athletics vs Houston Astros
- Kansas City Royals vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves
- San Francisco Giants vs New York Mets
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the best 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 Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reid Detmers (LAA, P) | $15,790 | 18.8 | 1.2 |
| Value | Harrison Holmes (ATL, P) | $14,170 | 17.5 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Robert Refsnyder (SEA, OF) | $10,390 | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Mark Vientos (NYM, 3B) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
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're 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) | $11,390 | 8.3 | 0.7 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,450 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jonah Heim (ATL) | $8,120 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,840 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,890 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | John Crawford (SEA) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Leonardo Rivas (SEA) | $8,010 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $6,570 | 5.5 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Juan Soto (NYM) | $11,330 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Lane Thomas (KC) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Robert Refsnyder (SEA) | $10,390 | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Heliot Ramos (SF) | $6,970 | 6.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $8,610 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Mark Vientos (NYM) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Brett Baty (NYM) | $8,050 | 4.7 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Luis Rengifo (MIL) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,050 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Luis Arraez (SF) | $7,170 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Leonardo Rivas (SEA) | $8,010 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,620 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $9,590 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Luis Arraez (SF) | $7,170 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Christian Walker (HOU) | $9,190 | 6.2 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $7,080 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reid Detmers (LAA) | $15,790 | 18.8 | 1.2 |
| Value | Harrison Holmes (ATL) | $14,170 | 17.5 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Harrison Holmes. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Reid Detmers 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 Mark Vientos.
On the other hand, according to our model, Robert Refsnyder is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Saturday slate closes at 10:45am AEDT 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 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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