MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 13, 2025
Last updated: Jul 12, 2025, 12:25PM | Published: Jul 12, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest commences at 9:35am AEST on July 13, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 Sunday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate includes the following games:
- San Diego Padres vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers
- Los Angeles Angels vs Arizona Diamondbacks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Wheeler (PHI, P) | $22,490 | 21.9 | 1 |
| Value | Luis Arraez (SD, 1B) | $6,170 | 7.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Davis Schneider (TOR, 2B/OF) | $8,190 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TEX, SS/OF) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 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 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 | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $6,760 | 5.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $6,760 | 5.4 | 0.8 |
| Fade | James McCann (AZ) | $8,650 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Shea Langeliers (ATH) | $6,960 | 5.2 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trea Turner (PHI) | $9,210 | 8.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Geraldo Perdomo (AZ) | $8,810 | 6.4 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $6,330 | 6.2 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Fernando Tatis (SD) | $9,560 | 8.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Davis Schneider (TOR) | $8,190 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Merrill (SD) | $7,060 | 7.1 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,360 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Addison Barger (TOR) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Fade | Eugenio Suárez (AZ) | $9,130 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Paredes (HOU) | $7,570 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,720 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Zachary Gelof (ATH) | $5,690 | 5.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Davis Schneider (TOR) | $8,190 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $6,210 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $9,740 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Luis Arraez (SD) | $6,170 | 7.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $8,910 | 6.4 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Christian Walker (HOU) | $7,250 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Wheeler (PHI) | $22,490 | 21.9 | 1 |
| Value | Yusei Kikuchi (LAA) | $16,230 | 17.6 | 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 Luis Arraez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zachary Wheeler 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 Josh Smith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Davis Schneider is one of the lowest 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 9:35am 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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