MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 12, 2026
Last updated: Apr 11, 2026, 10:27PM | Published: Apr 11, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 9:10am AEST on April 12, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 April 12 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate consists of these games:
- Baltimore Orioles vs San Francisco Giants
- Atlanta Braves vs Cleveland Guardians
- San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies
- Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Texas Rangers
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Boston Red Sox
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Logan Webb (SF, P) | $17,120 | 18.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Kyle Leahy (STL, P) | $9,810 | 17.2 | 1.8 |
| Fade | Gary Sánchez (MIL, C) | $9,080 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Peter Alonso (BAL, 1B) | $7,320 | 8.6 | 1.2 |
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'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 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) | $9,910 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $6,990 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Gary Sánchez (MIL) | $9,080 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $6,760 | 6 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $10,490 | 9.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TEX) | $6,070 | 5.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Mauricio Dubón (ATL) | $8,650 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $7,640 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,480 | 11.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jordan Beck (COL) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Angel Martínez (CLE) | $10,570 | 3.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Castellanos (SD) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,320 | 8.9 | 1 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $10,950 | 4.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Joshua Jung (TEX) | $5,940 | 5.1 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brice Turang (MIL) | $10,420 | 7.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Edouard Julien (COL) | $9,050 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $7,640 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (BAL) | $7,320 | 8.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Peter Alonso (BAL) | $7,320 | 8.6 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Troy Johnston (COL) | $8,940 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Burger (TEX) | $6,590 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Logan Webb (SF) | $17,120 | 18.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Kyle Leahy (STL) | $9,810 | 17.2 | 1.8 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kyle Leahy. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Logan Webb is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Peter Alonso.
On the other hand, according to our model, Gary Sánchez 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 Sunday slate closes at 9:10am AEST on Sunday. 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 Sunday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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