MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 26, 2026
Last updated: May 25, 2026, 11:18PM | Published: May 24, 2026, 11:31PM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on May 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 includes the following games:
- Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies
- Athletics vs Seattle Mariners
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Miami Marlins
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | George Sheehan (LAD, P) | $18,890 | 18.5 | 1 |
| Value | Luis Castillo (SEA, P) | $5,880 | 16.3 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Justin Foscue (TEX, 2B) | $9,260 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Lawrence Butler (ATH, OF) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 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 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 | Shea Langeliers (ATH) | $9,490 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Agustín Ramírez (MIA) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Liam Hicks (MIA) | $8,860 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Dalton Rushing (LAD) | $5,000 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $9,870 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $6,560 | 7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $8,830 | 7.3 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Andrés Giménez (TOR) | $7,120 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $14,170 | 11.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Carlos Cortes (ATH) | $8,510 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Cameron Smith (HOU) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Paredes (HOU) | $8,610 | 6.1 | 0.7 |
| Value | Kazuma Okamoto (TOR) | $7,520 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $8,870 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Willi Castro (COL) | $7,600 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Xavier Edwards (MIA) | $9,220 | 6.1 | 0.7 |
| Value | Lenyn Sosa (TOR) | $5,000 | 4.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Justin Foscue (TEX) | $9,260 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Edouard Julien (COL) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,980 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,980 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Lucas Raley (SEA) | $9,140 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Connor Norby (MIA) | $6,880 | 5.4 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | George Sheehan (LAD) | $18,890 | 18.5 | 1 |
| Value | Luis Castillo (SEA) | $5,880 | 16.3 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Luis Castillo. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, George Sheehan is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Lawrence Butler.
On the other hand, according to our model, Justin Foscue 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 9:05am 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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