MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 31, 2026
Last updated: May 30, 2026, 10:33PM | Published: May 30, 2026, 8:37AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest commences at 9:15am AEST on May 31, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on May 31 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate consists of these match-ups:
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs
- Athletics vs New York Yankees
- Seattle Mariners vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Colorado Rockies vs San Francisco Giants
- Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
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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 | Benjamin Brown (CHC, P) | $15,470 | 22.3 | 1.4 |
| Value | Kyle Leahy (STL, P) | $9,890 | 17.2 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Bryan Torres (STL, OF/2B) | $8,870 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Soderstrom (ATH, OF) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
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'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 | Shea Langeliers (ATH) | $9,660 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Austin Wells (NYY) | $6,540 | 4.8 | 0.7 |
| Fade | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $12,340 | 6.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $7,410 | 4.8 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $9,330 | 9.2 | 1 |
| Value | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Casey Schmitt (SF) | $11,060 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Masyn Winn (STL) | $6,840 | 7.2 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $14,010 | 11.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Tyler Soderstrom (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Bryan Torres (STL) | $8,870 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Terry Friedl (CIN) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alexander Bregman (CHC) | $9,490 | 7.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $7,200 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Willi Castro (COL) | $8,580 | 5.9 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Arenado (AZ) | $6,870 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,160 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,160 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Bryan Torres (STL) | $8,870 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $7,800 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $11,880 | 8.4 | 0.7 |
| Value | Nicholas Kurtz (ATH) | $8,810 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Dominic Smith (ATL) | $8,290 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Alec Burleson (STL) | $7,960 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Benjamin Brown (CHC) | $15,470 | 22.3 | 1.4 |
| Value | Kyle Leahy (STL) | $9,890 | 17.2 | 1.7 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kyle Leahy. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Benjamin Brown 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 Tyler Soderstrom.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bryan Torres is one of the worst 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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