MLB Thursday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 3, 2025
Last updated: Jul 3, 2025, 12:25AM | Published: Jul 2, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Thursday Late DFS contest starts at 11:40am AEST on July 3, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on July 3 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Thursday Late slate includes the following games:
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago White Sox
- Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Logan Gilbert (SEA, P) | $20,940 | 19.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC, 1B/C) | $5,730 | 6.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Mitchell Garver (SEA, C) | $8,350 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Michael Tauchman (CWS, OF) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
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 refer to 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 | Salvador Perez (KC) | $5,730 | 6.2 | 1.1 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $5,730 | 6.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Mitchell Garver (SEA) | $8,350 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Bailey (SF) | $5,270 | 3.9 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,440 | 9.4 | 1 |
| Value | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,440 | 9.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Geraldo Perdomo (AZ) | $9,550 | 6.6 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Willy Adames (SF) | $7,460 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,410 | 10 | 0.7 |
| Value | Michael Tauchman (CWS) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Michael Conforto (LAD) | $9,010 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jac Caglianone (KC) | $5,050 | 5.1 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (SF) | $9,130 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $6,860 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $10,750 | 5.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Miguel Vargas (CWS) | $6,300 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,560 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $6,860 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Thomas Edman (LAD) | $8,200 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan India (KC) | $6,920 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,420 | 7.7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $5,730 | 6.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $10,750 | 5.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $7,200 | 7 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Logan Gilbert (SEA) | $20,940 | 19.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Landen Roupp (SF) | $13,200 | 13.8 | 1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Thursday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Salvador Perez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Logan Gilbert 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 Michael Tauchman.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mitchell Garver is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Thursday Late slate closes at 11:40am 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 Late slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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