MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 9, 2026
Last updated: Jun 8, 2026, 12:28PM | Published: Jun 8, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest commences at 9:07am AEST on June 9, 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 Tuesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate features these games:
- San Diego Padres vs Cincinnati Reds
- Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Athletics vs Milwaukee Brewers
- San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cristopher Sánchez (PHI, P) | $21,050 | 18.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH, OF) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Brandon Valenzuela (TOR, C) | $8,220 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Christian Yelich (MIL, OF) | $5,000 | 6.4 | 1.3 |
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 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) | $9,770 | 7.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $5,550 | 4.5 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Brandon Valenzuela (TOR) | $8,220 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Ford (WSH) | $5,000 | 3.3 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $10,570 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Andrés Giménez (TOR) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Casey Schmitt (SF) | $11,330 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $6,460 | 5.5 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Fernando Tatis (SD) | $10,140 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Blake Dunn (CIN) | $8,800 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Christian Yelich (MIL) | $5,000 | 6.4 | 1.3 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,340 | 7.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,340 | 7.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Brady House (WSH) | $9,440 | 5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Kazuma Okamoto (TOR) | $7,850 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brice Turang (MIL) | $10,850 | 7.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Jeffrey McNeil (ATH) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Ernie Clement (TOR) | $8,080 | 5.3 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Davis Schneider (TOR) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $7,970 | 9 | 1.1 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $7,970 | 9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Curtis Mead (WSH) | $8,020 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Gavin Sheets (SD) | $5,000 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cristopher Sánchez (PHI) | $21,050 | 18.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Grayson Rodriguez (LAA) | $12,430 | 15.7 | 1.3 |
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 Lawrence Butler. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cristopher Sánchez 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 Christian Yelich.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brandon Valenzuela is one of the lowest 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 slate. 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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