MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 1, 2025
Last updated: Jun 30, 2025, 10:25PM | Published: Jun 30, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest commences at 9:07am AEST on July 1, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 1 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate includes these games:
- Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals
- Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Oakland Athletics
- Texas Rangers vs Baltimore Orioles
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants
- Boston Red Sox vs Cincinnati Reds
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (BOS, P) | $24,700 | 22.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jacob Wilson (OAK, SS) | $6,200 | 7.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Gary Sánchez (BAL, C) | $9,410 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcelo Mayer (BOS, 3B) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 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 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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $9,930 | 7.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Shea Langeliers (OAK) | $5,000 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Gary Sánchez (BAL) | $9,410 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $6,730 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,800 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jacob Wilson (OAK) | $6,200 | 7.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | José Caballero (TB) | $9,060 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $7,590 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $11,800 | 9.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Brent Rooker (OAK) | $7,700 | 7.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Ramón Laureano (BAL) | $9,580 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Lawrence Butler (OAK) | $7,690 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (SF) | $10,160 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcelo Mayer (BOS) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Casey Schmitt (SF) | $8,650 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Addison Barger (TOR) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,180 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,510 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jasrado Chisholm (NYY) | $10,630 | 7.4 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan India (KC) | $7,540 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,870 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Christian Encarnacion-Strand (CIN) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $8,540 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $6,730 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (BOS) | $24,700 | 22.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | George Kirby (SEA) | $16,040 | 17.1 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jacob Wilson. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Marcelo Mayer.
On the other hand, according to our model, Gary Sánchez 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 Tuesday slate closes at 9:07am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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