MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 26, 2026
Last updated: Apr 25, 2026, 10:26PM | Published: Apr 25, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest starts at 9:05am AEST on April 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 26 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate features these games:
- Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Texas Rangers vs Athletics
- Houston Astros vs New York Yankees
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs
- Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels
- Cincinnati Reds vs Detroit Tigers
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver 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 Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cole Ragans (KC, P) | $19,460 | 20 | 1 |
| Value | Roki Sasaki (LAD, P) | $13,360 | 17.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Hyeseong Kim (LAD, 2B) | $8,090 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Michael Riley (ATL, 3B) | $7,190 | 7.4 | 1 |
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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,410 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,410 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Carter Jensen (KC) | $10,510 | 4.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $7,690 | 6 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $12,420 | 9.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,710 | 5.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Kevin McGonigle (DET) | $9,290 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Gonzales (PIT) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,270 | 11.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $8,550 | 9.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $8,080 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Evan Carter (TEX) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Riley (ATL) | $7,190 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Value | Michael Riley (ATL) | $7,190 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $10,000 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Gonzales (PIT) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brice Turang (MIL) | $9,570 | 7.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ozhaino Albies (ATL) | $7,980 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Hyeseong Kim (LAD) | $8,090 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Colten Keith (DET) | $7,990 | 5.9 | 0.7 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $9,510 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $9,210 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $8,080 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Spencer Torkelson (DET) | $7,890 | 7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cole Ragans (KC) | $19,460 | 20 | 1 |
| Value | Roki Sasaki (LAD) | $13,360 | 17.5 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Roki Sasaki. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cole Ragans 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 Michael Riley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Hyeseong Kim is one of the worst 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 Sunday slate closes at 9:05am 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 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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