MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 29, 2025
Last updated: Jul 28, 2025, 10:25PM | Published: Jul 28, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on July 29, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 29 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate consists of these match-ups:
- San Francisco Giants vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox
- Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals
- Chicago White Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins
- Athletics vs Seattle Mariners
- San Diego Padres vs New York Mets
- Kansas City Royals vs Atlanta Braves
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs
- Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
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 have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Spencer Strider (ATL, P) | $20,240 | 21.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Carson Whisenhunt (SF, P) | $5,000 | 13.3 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Taylor Trammell (HOU, OF) | $10,180 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY, 1B) | $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 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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $10,650 | 7.7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,180 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Mitchell Garver (SEA) | $8,070 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,840 | 7 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,550 | 9.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $8,050 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Josh Smith (TEX) | $9,850 | 5.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $6,570 | 6.7 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,140 | 10.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Andrew Benintendi (CWS) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Taylor Trammell (HOU) | $10,180 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Joshua Lowe (TB) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $10,440 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Miguel Vargas (CWS) | $6,590 | 6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Royce Lewis (MIN) | $8,430 | 5.3 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Brady House (WSH) | $5,650 | 4.8 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jasrado Chisholm (NYY) | $7,930 | 7.9 | 1 |
| Value | Jasrado Chisholm (NYY) | $7,930 | 7.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $8,130 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Brice Turang (MIL) | $7,120 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $10,560 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Otto Kemp (PHI) | $8,530 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Spencer Steer (CIN) | $6,120 | 6 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Spencer Strider (ATL) | $20,240 | 21.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Carson Whisenhunt (SF) | $5,000 | 13.3 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Carson Whisenhunt. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Spencer Strider 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 Paul Goldschmidt.
On the other hand, according to our model, Taylor Trammell 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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