MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 26, 2025
Last updated: Jul 25, 2025, 10:25PM | Published: Jul 25, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEST on July 26, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 the following games:
- Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Texas Rangers vs Atlanta Braves
- New York Yankees vs Philadelphia Phillies
- San Francisco Giants vs New York Mets
- Houston Astros vs Athletics
- Baltimore Orioles vs Colorado Rockies
- Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs
- Minnesota Twins vs Washington Nationals
- Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians
- Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners
- St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Pivetta (SD, P) | $19,110 | 18.7 | 1 |
| Value | Miles Mikolas (STL, P) | $9,330 | 12.2 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Michael Helman (TEX, SS/2B) | $9,770 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Boyce Mullins (BAL, OF) | $5,000 | 6.4 | 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) | $9,300 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $9,300 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Ryan Jeffers (MIN) | $8,410 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Bailey (SF) | $5,180 | 3.8 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,310 | 9.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $7,610 | 8.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Michael Helman (TEX) | $9,770 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,900 | 10.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Boyce Mullins (BAL) | $5,000 | 6.4 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Ramón Laureano (BAL) | $9,960 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Michael Harris (ATL) | $6,320 | 6.9 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $11,640 | 9.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $6,670 | 6.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Brady House (WSH) | $8,500 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Mark Vientos (NYM) | $6,220 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,590 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Thairo Estrada (COL) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Michael Helman (TEX) | $9,770 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $7,240 | 6.9 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,750 | 8.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $7,710 | 7.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Spencer Torkelson (DET) | $8,960 | 5.7 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $6,990 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Pivetta (SD) | $19,110 | 18.7 | 1 |
| Value | Miles Mikolas (STL) | $9,330 | 12.2 | 1.3 |
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 Miles Mikolas. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nicholas Pivetta is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Boyce Mullins.
On the other hand, according to our model, Michael Helman is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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