MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 9, 2025
Last updated: Aug 8, 2025, 10:25PM | Published: Aug 8, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on August 9, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create 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 games:
- Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Angels
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies
- Milwaukee Brewers vs New York Mets
- Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Texas Rangers vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals
- San Diego Padres vs Boston Red Sox
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs
- Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians
- Baltimore Orioles vs Athletics
- Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins
- San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals
- New York Yankees vs Houston Astros
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET, P) | $26,380 | 23.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Austin Gomber (COL, P) | $6,120 | 11.3 | 1.8 |
| Fade | Davis Schneider (TOR, 2B/OF) | $9,690 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Luis García (WSH, 2B) | $5,000 | 6.5 | 1.3 |
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'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) | $7,740 | 7.6 | 1 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,740 | 7.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Ryan Jeffers (MIN) | $8,380 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $6,910 | 6.8 | 1 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,630 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $7,650 | 8.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Gabriel Arias (CLE) | $8,290 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Allen (ATL) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,620 | 10 | 0.7 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $6,360 | 7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Davis Schneider (TOR) | $9,690 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Marcell Ozuna (ATL) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,860 | 9.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,120 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Darell Hernaiz (ATH) | $8,310 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Durbin (MIL) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $11,770 | 8.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Luis García (WSH) | $5,000 | 6.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Davis Schneider (TOR) | $9,690 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $6,530 | 6.7 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $9,100 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $5,960 | 6.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Tyler Locklear (AZ) | $9,880 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,120 | 7.3 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET) | $26,380 | 23.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Austin Gomber (COL) | $6,120 | 11.3 | 1.8 |
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 Austin Gomber. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tarik Skubal 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 Luis García.
On the other hand, according to our model, Davis Schneider is one of the worst 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 slate. 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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