MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 12, 2026
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026, 3:14PM | Published: Sep 11, 2026, 9:56AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on September 12, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on September 12 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Saturday slate includes the following match-ups:
- San Francisco Giants vs San Diego Padres
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago White Sox
- Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles
- Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals
- Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers
- Athletics vs Seattle Mariners
- Miami Marlins vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- New York Yankees vs New York Mets
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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 have 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 | Christopher Sale (ATL, P) | $22,580 | 21.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryan Gusto (MIA, P) | $9,640 | 16 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB, OF) | $12,170 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Heliot Ramos (NYY, OF) | $5,000 | 6.8 | 1.4 |
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 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) | $8,920 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Noah Naylor (MIL) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Leonardo Bernal (STL) | $9,060 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $6,560 | 6 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,710 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Masyn Winn (STL) | $6,160 | 7.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | George Lombard (NYY) | $8,060 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $6,350 | 6.6 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $10,890 | 10 | 0.9 |
| Value | Heliot Ramos (NYY) | $5,000 | 6.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB) | $12,170 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Christian Yelich (MIL) | $5,000 | 6.4 | 1.3 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,810 | 8.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Brett Baty (NYM) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Christian Koss (SF) | $8,090 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | José Caballero (NYY) | $5,000 | 4.4 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,510 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TOR) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Richard Palacios (TB) | $10,840 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $6,350 | 6.6 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,560 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $7,400 | 7.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Michael Gasper (BOS) | $8,360 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (PHI) | $6,750 | 6.8 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL) | $22,580 | 21.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryan Gusto (MIA) | $9,640 | 16 | 1.7 |
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 Ryan Gusto. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Christopher Sale 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 Heliot Ramos.
On the other hand, according to our model, Victor Mesa 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 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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