MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 8, 2025
Last updated: Jul 7, 2025, 10:25PM | Published: Jul 7, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest starts at 9:10am AEST on July 8, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate includes the following games:
- Chicago White Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers
- Houston Astros vs Cleveland Guardians
- Boston Red Sox vs Colorado Rockies
- Kansas City Royals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Cincinnati Reds vs Miami Marlins
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- San Francisco Giants vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Dodgers
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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 | Jacob deGrom (TEX, P) | $23,490 | 20.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Austin Gomber (COL, P) | $6,260 | 11 | 1.8 |
| Fade | Nathan Eaton (BOS, 3B) | $9,070 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Cheapie | Wilyer Abreu (BOS, OF) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $6,670 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $6,670 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Carlos Narváez (BOS) | $10,030 | 3.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Agustín Ramírez (MIA) | $7,850 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,560 | 9.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $8,190 | 8.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Trevor Story (BOS) | $13,340 | 5.9 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,190 | 9.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Wilyer Abreu (BOS) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Robert Refsnyder (BOS) | $10,950 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,550 | 9.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Rafael Devers (SF) | $7,860 | 7.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Nathan Eaton (BOS) | $9,070 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Cheapie | Miguel Vargas (CWS) | $6,200 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,080 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Brice Turang (MIL) | $6,530 | 6.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Matthew McLain (CIN) | $8,860 | 6.1 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Thairo Estrada (COL) | $7,250 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $8,790 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $6,460 | 6.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Roman González (BOS) | $14,490 | 3.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,770 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob deGrom (TEX) | $23,490 | 20.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Austin Gomber (COL) | $6,260 | 11 | 1.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Austin Gomber. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jacob deGrom 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 Wilyer Abreu.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nathan Eaton 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 9:10am 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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