MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 14, 2026
Apr 13, 2026, 12:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on April 14, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 14 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Athletics vs Texas Rangers
- Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Cleveland Guardians
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets
- Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox
- New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (BOS, P) | $23,070 | 22.3 | 1 |
| Value | Justin Wrobleski (LAD, P) | $12,870 | 18.3 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Angel Martínez (CLE, OF) | $11,240 | 3.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Benjamin Rice (NYY, 1B/C) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
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 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 | Shea Langeliers (ATH) | $8,070 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Francisco Alvarez (NYM) | $8,320 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Noah Naylor (CLE) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $8,970 | 8.7 | 1 |
| Value | Masyn Winn (STL) | $6,770 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | José Caballero (NYY) | $8,390 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Wilson (ATH) | $6,700 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,300 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Trenton Grisham (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Angel Martínez (CLE) | $11,240 | 3.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Trevor Larnach (MIN) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,700 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ryan McMahon (NYY) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
| Fade | German Rosario (NYY) | $8,680 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Brett Baty (NYM) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jasrado Chisholm (NYY) | $8,800 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $6,940 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | German Rosario (NYY) | $8,680 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Ozhaino Albies (ATL) | $7,650 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $8,580 | 8.4 | 1 |
| Value | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Rhys Hoskins (CLE) | $8,720 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Manzardo (CLE) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (BOS) | $23,070 | 22.3 | 1 |
| Value | Justin Wrobleski (LAD) | $12,870 | 18.3 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Justin Wrobleski. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Garrett Crochet is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Benjamin Rice.
On the other hand, according to our model, Angel Martínez is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate closes at 9:05am AEST on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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