MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 21, 2026
Last updated: Jul 20, 2026, 10:36PM | Published: Jul 20, 2026, 8:39AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on July 21, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 July 21 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate features these match-ups:
- Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Houston Astros vs Miami Marlins
- Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals
- Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles
- Milwaukee Brewers vs New York Mets
- Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox
- Los Angeles Angels vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Kansas City Royals vs San Francisco Giants
- Seattle Mariners vs Cincinnati Reds
- Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers
- New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Athletics
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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 | Jacob deGrom (TEX, P) | $22,320 | 19.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Gleyber Torres (DET, 2B) | $5,000 | 7.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT, OF) | $14,270 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Frederick Freeman (LAD, 1B) | $7,060 | 8.4 | 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 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) | $7,790 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,790 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Harrison Ford (WSH) | $11,620 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Austin Wells (NYY) | $5,900 | 4.8 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,660 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $7,840 | 9.3 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (ATH) | $9,190 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $7,570 | 8.7 | 1.2 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $9,700 | 11.2 | 1.2 |
| Value | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $9,700 | 11.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT) | $14,270 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Justin Crawford (PHI) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $9,210 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (NYM) | $6,350 | 6.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Curtis Mead (WSH) | $11,320 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ke'Bryan Hayes (CIN) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,970 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Gleyber Torres (DET) | $5,000 | 7.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Ezequiel Duran (TEX) | $8,640 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Chase Meidroth (CWS) | $5,820 | 5.6 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,060 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $7,060 | 8.4 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Timothy Tawa (AZ) | $8,520 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Andrew Vaughn (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob deGrom (TEX) | $22,320 | 19.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Janson Junk (MIA) | $10,750 | 15.2 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Gleyber Torres. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jacob deGrom 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 Frederick Freeman.
On the other hand, according to our model, Esmerlyn Valdez 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 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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