MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 19, 2026
May 18, 2026, 12:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on May 19, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 May 19 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate includes the following match-ups:
- San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Fernando Tatis (SD, OF) | $6,890 | 9.1 | 1.3 |
| Value | Fernando Tatis (SD, OF) | $6,890 | 9.1 | 1.3 |
| Fade | John Crawford (SEA, SS) | $8,360 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Manuel Machado (SD, 3B) | $6,370 | 7.7 | 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 | Freddy Fermin (SD) | $5,000 | 3.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Freddy Fermin (SD) | $5,000 | 3.8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Mitchell Garver (SEA) | $5,000 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $6,340 | 6.2 | 1 |
| Value | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $6,340 | 6.2 | 1 |
| Fade | John Crawford (SEA) | $8,360 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Fernando Tatis (SD) | $6,890 | 9.1 | 1.3 |
| Value | Fernando Tatis (SD) | $6,890 | 9.1 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Randy Arozarena (SEA) | $10,550 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Jackson Merrill (SD) | $6,890 | 7.2 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $6,370 | 7.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Manuel Machado (SD) | $6,370 | 7.7 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Miguel Andujar (SD) | $6,540 | 3.5 | 0.5 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cole Young (SEA) | $7,210 | 4.4 | 0.6 |
| Value | Cole Young (SEA) | $7,210 | 4.4 | 0.6 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joshua-Douglas Naylor (SEA) | $9,120 | 7.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Joshua-Douglas Naylor (SEA) | $9,120 | 7.5 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Lucas Raley (SEA) | $5,000 | 3.6 | 0.7 |
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 Fernando Tatis. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Fernando Tatis is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Manuel Machado.
On the other hand, according to our model, John Crawford 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 slate. 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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