MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 3, 2026
May 2, 2026, 10:26PM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 9:15am AEST on May 3, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on May 3 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate includes the following games:
- San Diego Padres vs Chicago White Sox
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Detroit Tigers vs Texas Rangers
- Los Angeles Angels vs New York Mets
- Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals
- Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL, P) | $23,800 | 21.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Roki Sasaki (LAD, P) | $12,910 | 17.5 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Mauricio Dubón (ATL, OF/SS) | $8,720 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL, SS) | $6,800 | 7 | 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 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) | $8,970 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,970 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Drake Baldwin (ATL) | $11,010 | 5.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Edgar Quero (CWS) | $5,630 | 4.1 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,880 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $6,800 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Mauricio Dubón (ATL) | $8,720 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Masyn Winn (STL) | $7,290 | 7.2 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,590 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Juan Soto (NYM) | $10,480 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Mauricio Dubón (ATL) | $8,720 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Victor Scott (STL) | $6,040 | 5.3 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $8,950 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $8,950 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $9,740 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Willi Castro (COL) | $7,060 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gleyber Torres (DET) | $8,410 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,790 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Ozhaino Albies (ATL) | $11,710 | 6.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Chase Meidroth (CWS) | $6,490 | 5.6 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,170 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $7,210 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Gavin Sheets (SD) | $8,380 | 4.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Spencer Torkelson (DET) | $7,800 | 7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL) | $23,800 | 21.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Roki Sasaki (LAD) | $12,910 | 17.5 | 1.4 |
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 Roki Sasaki. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Christopher Sale is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Ezequiel Tovar.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mauricio Dubón 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 9:15am 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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