MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 5, 2025
Last updated: Jul 4, 2025, 10:26PM | Published: Jul 4, 2025, 8:29AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest starts at 9:07am AEST on July 5, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together 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 includes the following match-ups:
- Miami Marlins vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Kansas City Royals
- Atlanta Braves vs Baltimore Orioles
- Athletics vs San Francisco Giants
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Angels
- Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers
- Colorado Rockies vs Chicago White Sox
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros
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With the latest MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Spencer Strider (ATL, P) | $21,340 | 21.5 | 1 |
| Value | Antonio Senzatela (COL, P) | $6,620 | 9 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Michael A. Taylor (CWS, OF) | $8,040 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Allen (ATL, SS) | $5,130 | 5.2 | 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 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,530 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Fade | William Smith (LAD) | $10,500 | 5.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,530 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,920 | 9.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nicholas Allen (ATL) | $5,130 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Chase Meidroth (CWS) | $9,060 | 5.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $6,850 | 5.5 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,270 | 10 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $10,100 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Michael A. Taylor (CWS) | $8,040 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Isbel (KC) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $8,870 | 9.3 | 1 |
| Value | José Ramírez (CLE) | $8,870 | 9.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Addison Barger (TOR) | $10,800 | 5.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Eugenio Suárez (AZ) | $7,720 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,270 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Zachary Gelof (ATH) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Fade | Colten Keith (DET) | $8,800 | 5.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $7,980 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $10,750 | 7.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Joshua-Douglas Naylor (AZ) | $7,810 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Wilmer Flores (SF) | $8,260 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $7,610 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Spencer Strider (ATL) | $21,340 | 21.5 | 1 |
| Value | Antonio Senzatela (COL) | $6,620 | 9 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Antonio Senzatela. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Spencer Strider is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Nicholas Allen.
On the other hand, according to our model, Michael A. Taylor 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 9:07am 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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