MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 4, 2026
Last updated: Aug 3, 2026, 12:31AM | Published: Aug 2, 2026, 11:33PM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on August 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 Tuesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate includes these games:
- Colorado Rockies vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Houston Astros vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres
- New York Yankees vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Texas Rangers vs San Francisco Giants
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ian Seymour (TB, P) | $17,580 | 18.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Michael Lorenzen (COL, P) | $7,640 | 11 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB, OF) | $9,980 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Volpe (NYY, SS) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
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 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 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,590 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Logan O'Hoppe (TEX) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Endy Rodríguez (PIT) | $8,490 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Ivan Herrera (STL) | $6,970 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $7,620 | 7.8 | 1 |
| Value | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Cooper Pratt (MIL) | $8,580 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $5,930 | 7 | 1.2 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $10,860 | 11.2 | 1 |
| Value | Jordan Beck (COL) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB) | $9,980 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ian Happ (CHC) | $6,900 | 7.6 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $12,660 | 8.2 | 0.6 |
| Value | Jared Triolo (PIT) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | José Caballero (NYY) | $8,550 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Alexander Bregman (CHC) | $7,940 | 7.3 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,010 | 7.8 | 1 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Richard Palacios (TB) | $9,210 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $7,620 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,770 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Andrew Vaughn (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $10,110 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcell Ozuna (PIT) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ian Seymour (TB) | $17,580 | 18.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Michael Lorenzen (COL) | $7,640 | 11 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Michael Lorenzen. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Ian Seymour is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Anthony Volpe.
On the other hand, according to our model, Victor Mesa 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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