MLB Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 10, 2025
Last updated: Jul 9, 2025, 10:25PM | Published: Jul 9, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Thursday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on July 10, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on July 10 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Thursday slate includes these match-ups:
- Cincinnati Reds vs Miami Marlins
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals
- Boston Red Sox vs Colorado Rockies
- New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners
- Athletics vs Atlanta Braves
- Houston Astros vs Cleveland Guardians
- Kansas City Royals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Cease (SD, P) | $16,980 | 19.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Cameron Schlittler (NYY, P) | $5,000 | 14.2 | 2.8 |
| Fade | David Hamilton (BOS, 2B/SS) | $8,800 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Antonio Senzatela (COL, P) | $5,530 | 9.1 | 1.6 |
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 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) | $10,450 | 7.5 | 0.7 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $10,450 | 7.5 | 0.7 |
| Fade | Carlos Narváez (BOS) | $9,090 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $7,990 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,860 | 9.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nicholas Allen (ATL) | $5,170 | 5.1 | 1 |
| Fade | David Hamilton (BOS) | $8,800 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $7,370 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $9,880 | 9.4 | 1 |
| Value | Oneil Cruz (PIT) | $5,000 | 7.1 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Nicholas Loftin (KC) | $8,630 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jasson Domínguez (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,900 | 9.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Eugenio Suárez (AZ) | $7,590 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Yoán Moncada (LAA) | $8,240 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,740 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,590 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,300 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | David Hamilton (BOS) | $8,800 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Otto Lopez (MIA) | $7,240 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $10,530 | 7.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Tyler France (MIN) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Victor Caratini (HOU) | $8,640 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Carlos Santana (CLE) | $6,600 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Cease (SD) | $16,980 | 19.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Cameron Schlittler (NYY) | $5,000 | 14.2 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Thursday teams, consider starting with a value player like Cameron Schlittler. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dylan Cease 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 Antonio Senzatela.
On the other hand, according to our model, David Hamilton is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Thursday slate closes at 9:05am AEST on Thursday. 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 Thursday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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