MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 5, 2026
Last updated: Apr 4, 2026, 10:26PM | Published: Apr 4, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on April 5, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate features the following match-ups:
- Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners
- Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays
- New York Yankees vs Miami Marlins
- San Francisco Giants vs New York Mets
- Texas Rangers vs Cincinnati Reds
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves
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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 | Michael Soroka (AZ, P) | $13,050 | 19.5 | 1.5 |
| Value | Jack Kochanowicz (LAA, P) | $6,250 | 9.8 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Austin Slater (MIA, OF) | $9,270 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI, SS/2B) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
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'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 budget-conscious strategies, "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) | $12,810 | 8.3 | 0.6 |
| Value | Hunter Goodman (COL) | $9,260 | 6.4 | 0.7 |
| Fade | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $9,670 | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Bailey (SF) | $6,250 | 4 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $11,380 | 9.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | José Caballero (NYY) | $9,460 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TEX) | $7,350 | 5.6 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $15,020 | 10 | 0.7 |
| Value | Brandon Marsh (PHI) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Fade | Austin Slater (MIA) | $9,270 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Heliot Ramos (SF) | $7,040 | 6.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $10,930 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Mark Vientos (NYM) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Yoán Moncada (LAA) | $8,420 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Willi Castro (COL) | $7,400 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $11,240 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Richard Palacios (TB) | $9,150 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SF) | $7,610 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $10,940 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Luis Arraez (SF) | $7,610 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Dominic Smith (ATL) | $8,260 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | David Lowe (CIN) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Soroka (AZ) | $13,050 | 19.5 | 1.5 |
| Value | Jack Kochanowicz (LAA) | $6,250 | 9.8 | 1.6 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Kochanowicz. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Michael Soroka 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 Bryson Stott.
On the other hand, according to our model, Austin Slater is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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