MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 6, 2025
Last updated: May 5, 2025, 10:25PM | Published: May 5, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEST on May 6, 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 a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on May 6 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate features these games:
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Houston Astros
- Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox
- Oakland Athletics vs Seattle Mariners
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- New York Yankees vs San Diego Padres
- Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds
- Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Mets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Cole Ragans (KC, P) | $22,240 | 20.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryne Nelson (AZ, P) | $11,580 | 12.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Elijah White (ATL, OF) | $9,330 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brent Rooker (OAK, OF) | $7,840 | 7.9 | 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're 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 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) | $8,870 | 7.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,310 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Joseph Bart (PIT) | $8,240 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Shea Langeliers (OAK) | $6,810 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,240 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,240 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Geraldo Perdomo (AZ) | $9,640 | 5.5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $6,080 | 5.5 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Fernando Tatis (SD) | $11,650 | 9.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Brent Rooker (OAK) | $7,840 | 7.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Elijah White (ATL) | $9,330 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Tyrone Taylor (NYM) | $5,000 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $9,190 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,500 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Wilmer Flores (SF) | $8,850 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan India (KC) | $7,740 | 6.5 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $8,690 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $8,690 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $8,060 | 5.4 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $7,860 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $10,480 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Alec Burleson (STL) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $8,600 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,310 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cole Ragans (KC) | $22,240 | 20.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryne Nelson (AZ) | $11,580 | 12.9 | 1.1 |
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 Ryne Nelson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cole Ragans 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 Brent Rooker.
On the other hand, according to our model, Elijah White is one of the worst 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 9:05am 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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