MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 28, 2026
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026, 10:39PM | Published: Jul 26, 2026, 11:32PM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest begins at 9:10am AEST on July 28, 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 essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on July 28 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate features these match-ups:
- Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians
- Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs
- Athletics vs Boston Red Sox
- Chicago White Sox vs New York Yankees
- New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves
- San Francisco Giants vs Milwaukee Brewers
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the strongest DFS projections in the world.
With the latest MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
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 | Max Fried (NYY, P) | $18,010 | 17.9 | 1 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH, OF) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Cooper Pratt (MIL, SS) | $9,190 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Terry Friedl (CIN, OF) | $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 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) | $8,770 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,770 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Drake Baldwin (ATL) | $10,400 | 5.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Edgar Quero (CWS) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $12,320 | 9.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Cooper Pratt (MIL) | $9,190 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Masyn Winn (STL) | $7,300 | 7.2 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ronald Acuña (ATL) | $10,650 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $9,220 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Terry Friedl (CIN) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,890 | 8.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (CHC) | $8,070 | 7.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Curtis Mead (BOS) | $8,150 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Gabriel Arias (CLE) | $5,000 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brice Turang (MIL) | $11,590 | 7.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,250 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Vaughn Grissom (LAA) | $8,050 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jeffrey McNeil (ATH) | $7,140 | 5.5 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $9,940 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Alec Burleson (STL) | $7,650 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $9,220 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Manzardo (CLE) | $6,350 | 5.4 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Fried (NYY) | $18,010 | 17.9 | 1 |
| Value | Matthew Liberatore (STL) | $10,810 | 13.6 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Lawrence Butler. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Fried 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 Terry Friedl.
On the other hand, according to our model, Cooper Pratt is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate closes at 9:10am 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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