MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 6, 2025
Apr 5, 2025, 7:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on April 6, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 6 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate includes these match-ups:
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds
- Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins
- Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians
- Colorado Rockies vs Athletics
- San Francisco Giants vs Seattle Mariners
- New York Mets vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Texas Rangers vs Tampa Bay Rays
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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've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob deGrom (TEX, P) | $24,330 | 23.6 | 1 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL, P) | $12,650 | 15.3 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Bryan De La Cruz (ATL, OF) | $8,580 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Yandy Díaz (TB, 1B) | $7,210 | 7.6 | 1.1 |
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 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) | $9,090 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $9,090 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Drake Baldwin (ATL) | $8,660 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Hunter Goodman (COL) | $5,000 | 3.5 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $12,880 | 9.4 | 0.7 |
| Value | Willy Adames (SF) | $7,780 | 7.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Corey Seager (TEX) | $11,290 | 7.3 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Fitzgerald (SF) | $6,990 | 6 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Julio Rodríguez (SEA) | $9,760 | 9.3 | 1 |
| Value | Jung Hoo Lee (SF) | $7,060 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Bryan De La Cruz (ATL) | $8,580 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Heliot Ramos (SF) | $6,940 | 6.7 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $11,760 | 9.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Matt Chapman (SF) | $7,450 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Oliver Dunn (MIL) | $8,220 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Gavin Lux (CIN) | $7,970 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $9,340 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $9,340 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Fade | James Farmer (COL) | $9,950 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Lowe (TB) | $7,790 | 6.5 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,850 | 9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,210 | 7.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | William Wagner (TOR) | $8,630 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $7,270 | 5.5 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob deGrom (TEX) | $24,330 | 23.6 | 1 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL) | $12,650 | 15.3 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Germán Márquez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jacob deGrom 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 Yandy Díaz.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bryan De La Cruz 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 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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