MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 27, 2025
Last updated: Apr 26, 2025, 10:25PM | Published: Apr 26, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest begins at 9:10am AEST on April 27, 2025, 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 27 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate includes the following games:
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves
- San Diego Padres vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Seattle Mariners vs Miami Marlins
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Cease (SD, P) | $18,090 | 19.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Framber Valdez (HOU, P) | $16,710 | 18.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Timothy Tawa (AZ, 2B) | $8,200 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Vincent Pasquantino (KC, 1B) | $6,580 | 6.9 | 1.1 |
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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $10,000 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,100 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Agustín Ramírez (MIA) | $10,620 | 3.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Gabriel Moreno (AZ) | $6,960 | 4.9 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,840 | 9.5 | 1 |
| Value | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $6,640 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Chandler Simpson (TB) | $8,270 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $7,930 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,360 | 10.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bryan Reynolds (PIT) | $7,550 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Andrew Pages (LAD) | $8,290 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Stowers (MIA) | $6,380 | 4.8 | 0.7 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $9,200 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jonathan India (KC) | $6,690 | 6.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Matthew Mervis (MIA) | $9,390 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ke'Bryan Hayes (PIT) | $6,420 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $8,100 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $8,100 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Timothy Tawa (AZ) | $8,200 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Lowe (TB) | $7,520 | 6 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,080 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $6,580 | 6.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Pavin Smith (AZ) | $9,620 | 3.9 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Eric Wagaman (MIA) | $5,000 | 3.8 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Cease (SD) | $18,090 | 19.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Framber Valdez (HOU) | $16,710 | 18.7 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Framber Valdez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dylan Cease 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 Vincent Pasquantino.
On the other hand, according to our model, Timothy Tawa 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 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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