MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 5, 2026
Last updated: Jul 4, 2026, 10:28PM | Published: Jul 4, 2026, 8:31AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest starts at 9:10am AEST on July 5, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every 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 July 5 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Colorado Rockies vs San Francisco Giants
- Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets
- Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox
- Cincinnati Reds vs Baltimore Orioles
- Athletics vs Miami Marlins
- Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Kansas City Royals vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres
- Los Angeles Angels vs Boston Red Sox
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
With the best 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 choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL, P) | $22,370 | 21.3 | 1 |
| Value | Kenneth Kelly (AZ, P) | $9,540 | 15.2 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Victor Bericoto (SF, OF) | $10,440 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jarren Duran (BOS, OF) | $5,000 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $8,860 | 7.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $5,980 | 6 | 1 |
| Fade | Dalton Rushing (LAD) | $9,780 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $7,150 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,960 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $7,590 | 8.7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Casey Schmitt (SF) | $8,330 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Juan Soto (NYM) | $8,500 | 9.8 | 1.2 |
| Value | Jarren Duran (BOS) | $5,000 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Victor Bericoto (SF) | $10,440 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Spencer Steer (CIN) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $9,820 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Manuel Machado (SD) | $7,470 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Kyle Karros (COL) | $8,800 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Michael Riley (ATL) | $7,720 | 7.4 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,230 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Matthew McLain (CIN) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Anthony Seigler (BOS) | $9,040 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Holliday (BAL) | $6,170 | 6.1 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (BAL) | $8,230 | 8.6 | 1 |
| Value | Andrew Vaughn (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Roman Gonzalez (BOS) | $10,590 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $6,910 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL) | $22,370 | 21.3 | 1 |
| Value | Kenneth Kelly (AZ) | $9,540 | 15.2 | 1.6 |
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 Kenneth Kelly. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Christopher Sale 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 Jarren Duran.
On the other hand, according to our model, Victor Bericoto 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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