MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 12, 2026
Last updated: May 11, 2026, 10:32PM | Published: May 11, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest begins at 9:07am AEST on May 12, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on May 12 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate features these games:
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants
- Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks
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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 | Michael Soroka (AZ, P) | $15,210 | 19.5 | 1.3 |
| Value | Michael Soroka (AZ, P) | $15,210 | 19.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Lucas Raley (SEA, OF/1B) | $9,640 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR, 1B) | $7,750 | 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 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) | $9,020 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $9,020 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | William Smith (LAD) | $8,250 | 5.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Gabriel Moreno (AZ) | $6,440 | 4.6 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Willy Adames (SF) | $7,710 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Value | Andrés Giménez (TOR) | $5,680 | 6.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | John Crawford (SEA) | $8,240 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Willy Adames (SF) | $7,710 | 7.3 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,100 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Corbin Carroll (AZ) | $9,340 | 9.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Lucas Raley (SEA) | $9,640 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Bader (SF) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $9,620 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,710 | 7.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $9,600 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Matt Chapman (SF) | $7,850 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,800 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,800 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Luis Arraez (SF) | $8,150 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Ernie Clement (TOR) | $7,140 | 5.3 | 0.7 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $7,750 | 9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $7,750 | 9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Lucas Raley (SEA) | $9,640 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,710 | 7.4 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Soroka (AZ) | $15,210 | 19.5 | 1.3 |
| Value | Michael Soroka (AZ) | $15,210 | 19.5 | 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 Michael Soroka. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Michael Soroka is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Vladimir Guerrero.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lucas Raley 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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