MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 12, 2026
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026, 10:16PM | Published: Sep 11, 2026, 9:56AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest begins 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 make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 Saturday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Saturday slate features the following match-ups:
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers
- Miami Marlins vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles
- New York Yankees vs New York Mets
- Athletics vs Seattle Mariners
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago White Sox
- Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians
- San Francisco Giants vs San Diego Padres
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros
- Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals
- Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
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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 | Masyn Winn (STL, SS) | $6,160 | 7.2 | 1.2 |
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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,920 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,920 | 8.3 | 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 | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $6,020 | 5.9 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $10,890 | 10 | 0.9 |
| Value | Lourdes Gurriel (AZ) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB) | $12,170 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $6,430 | 6.6 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,810 | 8.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Riley (ATL) | $8,020 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Christian Koss (SF) | $8,090 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ke'Bryan Hayes (CIN) | $5,500 | 4.8 | 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 | Luis Arraez (PHI) | $6,750 | 6.8 | 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, check out our cheapie options, including Masyn Winn.
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 building out 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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