MLB Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 26, 2026
Last updated: Sep 25, 2026, 7:32PM | Published: Sep 25, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 6:05am AEST on September 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 September 26 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Saturday slate consists of the following games:
- Athletics vs Houston Astros
- Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves
- Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels
- Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Minnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Cincinnati Reds
- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Chicago White Sox vs Colorado Rockies
- New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles
- Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians
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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 | Tarik Skubal (LAD, P) | $24,120 | 23.4 | 1 |
| Value | Jacob Lopez (ATH, P) | $10,160 | 15.7 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Donovan Walton (ATH, 2B) | $8,180 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (SEA, 1B) | $5,000 | 7.4 | 1.5 |
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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,180 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,180 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | David Fry (CLE) | $8,080 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Noah Naylor (MIL) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,340 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | George Lombard (NYY) | $10,790 | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $6,980 | 7 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,470 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Salvatore Frelick (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Randal Grichuk (CWS) | $8,920 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Beck (COL) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $11,050 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Christian Encarnacion-Strand (BAL) | $9,570 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ke'Bryan Hayes (CIN) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,770 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Matthew McLain (CIN) | $7,020 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Donovan Walton (ATH) | $8,180 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Davis Schneider (TOR) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,610 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (SEA) | $5,000 | 7.4 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Toby Rumfield (COL) | $8,350 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Munetaka Murakami (CWS) | $5,050 | 7.2 | 1.4 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (LAD) | $24,120 | 23.4 | 1 |
| Value | Jacob Lopez (ATH) | $10,160 | 15.7 | 1.5 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jacob Lopez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tarik Skubal 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 Joseph Ward.
On the other hand, according to our model, Donovan Walton 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 6:05am 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 contest. 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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