MLB Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 11, 2026
Last updated: Jun 10, 2026, 10:28PM | Published: Jun 10, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Thursday DFS contest commences at 9:07am AEST on June 11, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on June 11 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Thursday slate features the following games:
- Athletics vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers
- Chicago White Sox vs Atlanta Braves
- Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros
- New York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL, P) | $22,950 | 21.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Lorenzen (COL, P) | $6,620 | 11 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Wade Meckler (LAA, OF) | $8,950 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Lawrence Butler (ATH, OF) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 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 | Shea Langeliers (ATH) | $11,280 | 6.8 | 0.6 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $6,850 | 6.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Carson Kelly (CHC) | $8,160 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Edgar Quero (CWS) | $5,100 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,800 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | David Hamilton (MIL) | $8,280 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Masyn Winn (STL) | $7,590 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Juan Soto (NYM) | $10,390 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Wade Meckler (LAA) | $8,950 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | George Springer (TOR) | $7,660 | 7.6 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $8,860 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Riley (ATL) | $7,190 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Zachary Gelof (ATH) | $9,160 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Bo Bichette (NYM) | $7,820 | 6.5 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brice Turang (MIL) | $10,920 | 7.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $8,320 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Ezequiel Duran (TEX) | $8,350 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jeffrey McNeil (ATH) | $7,150 | 5.5 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,060 | 9 | 1.1 |
| Value | Andrew Vaughn (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $10,510 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $7,780 | 7.3 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL) | $22,950 | 21.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Lorenzen (COL) | $6,620 | 11 | 1.7 |
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 Michael Lorenzen. 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 Lawrence Butler.
On the other hand, according to our model, Wade Meckler 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 9:07am 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 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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