MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 1, 2026
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026, 10:43PM | Published: Jul 31, 2026, 8:28AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEST on August 1, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 Saturday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Saturday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins
- San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Boston Red Sox
- Los Angeles Angels vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Colorado Rockies vs Kansas City Royals
- Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals
- Toronto Blue Jays vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago White Sox
- New York Mets vs Miami Marlins
- Cleveland Guardians vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Baltimore Orioles vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers
- Athletics vs Detroit Tigers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hunter Brown (HOU, P) | $19,040 | 19.3 | 1 |
| Value | Kodai Senga (NYM, P) | $5,000 | 15.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Jared Young (NYM, 1B) | $8,470 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Corey Seager (TEX, SS) | $5,000 | 6.7 | 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 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) | $9,720 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $9,720 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Francis Dingler (DET) | $9,020 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Hunter Goodman (COL) | $7,890 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $9,850 | 9.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Corey Seager (TEX) | $5,000 | 6.7 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Cooper Pratt (MIL) | $8,590 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $6,320 | 7 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $10,810 | 11.2 | 1 |
| Value | Brenton Doyle (COL) | $5,000 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Samuel Antonacci (CWS) | $9,390 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jarren Duran (BOS) | $7,120 | 7.8 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $11,200 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Brady House (WSH) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Fade | David Hamilton (MIL) | $8,180 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Durbin (BOS) | $6,000 | 5.8 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,230 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jeffrey McNeil (ATH) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Hao-Yu Lee (DET) | $10,450 | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $7,390 | 7.1 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,090 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $8,350 | 8.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Jared Young (NYM) | $8,470 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Burger (TEX) | $6,780 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hunter Brown (HOU) | $19,040 | 19.3 | 1 |
| Value | Kodai Senga (NYM) | $5,000 | 15.7 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kodai Senga. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Hunter Brown is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Corey Seager.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jared Young is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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