MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 21, 2026
Last updated: Jun 20, 2026, 10:26PM | Published: Jun 20, 2026, 8:39AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest starts at 9:15am AEST on June 21, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on June 21 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate includes these match-ups:
- Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets
- Houston Astros vs Cleveland Guardians
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Minnesota Twins
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Baltimore Orioles
- Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels
- Seattle Mariners vs Boston Red Sox
- Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the most accurate 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 selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT, P) | $23,800 | 21 | 0.9 |
| Value | Joseph Cantillo (CLE, P) | $13,490 | 18.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Tyler Callihan (PIT, OF) | $9,430 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL, SS) | $5,450 | 7 | 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 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) | $8,640 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $5,980 | 6.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Endy Rodríguez (PIT) | $9,640 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Hunter Goodman (COL) | $7,250 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $8,430 | 9.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $5,450 | 7 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Nicholas Gonzales (PIT) | $8,160 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | John Crawford (SEA) | $7,060 | 5.5 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,090 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (BAL) | $6,710 | 7.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Tyler Callihan (PIT) | $9,430 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Steven Kwan (CLE) | $7,020 | 7 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bo Bichette (NYM) | $8,500 | 6.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Willi Castro (COL) | $7,400 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Denzer Guzman (LAA) | $8,540 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Arenado (AZ) | $7,350 | 5.8 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,300 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,400 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Travis Bazzana (CLE) | $9,630 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Holliday (BAL) | $6,930 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (BAL) | $7,480 | 8.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Peter Alonso (BAL) | $7,480 | 8.6 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Kody Clemens (MIN) | $9,270 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcell Ozuna (PIT) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT) | $23,800 | 21 | 0.9 |
| Value | Joseph Cantillo (CLE) | $13,490 | 18.8 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Joseph Cantillo. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Paul Skenes is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Ezequiel Tovar.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyler Callihan 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 9:15am 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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