MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 19, 2026
Last updated: Sep 18, 2026, 4:26PM | Published: Sep 18, 2026, 8:31AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEST on September 19, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Saturday slate features these match-ups:
- Baltimore Orioles vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers
- New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Cleveland Guardians vs Athletics
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Yankees
- Los Angeles Angels vs Minnesota Twins
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals
- Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves
- San Diego Padres vs Miami Marlins
- Colorado Rockies vs Seattle Mariners
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox
- Texas Rangers vs Toronto Blue Jays
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With the best 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 selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ian Seymour (TB, P) | $16,820 | 18.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Kyle Leahy (STL, P) | $5,400 | 17.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Brett Bateman (TOR, OF) | $9,180 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Shohei Ohtani (LAD, OF) | $5,000 | 11.2 | 2.2 |
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 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) | $9,980 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Adley Rutschman (BOS) | $6,720 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Leonardo Bernal (STL) | $9,710 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Noah Naylor (MIL) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $9,540 | 9.3 | 1 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $6,020 | 7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Cooper Pratt (MIL) | $8,530 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Carson Williams (TB) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $5,000 | 11.2 | 2.2 |
| Value | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $5,000 | 11.2 | 2.2 |
| Fade | Brett Bateman (TOR) | $9,180 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jarren Duran (BOS) | $5,000 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,690 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,010 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Christian Encarnacion-Strand (BAL) | $10,210 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brett Baty (NYM) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,450 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Gleyber Torres (DET) | $5,000 | 7.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Miguel Rojas (LAD) | $8,590 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,390 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,060 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (SEA) | $5,000 | 7.4 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Jared Young (NYM) | $9,270 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Munetaka Murakami (CWS) | $5,000 | 7.2 | 1.4 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ian Seymour (TB) | $16,820 | 18.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Kyle Leahy (STL) | $5,400 | 17.2 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kyle Leahy. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Ian Seymour 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 Shohei Ohtani.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brett Bateman is one of the lowest 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 maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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