MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 8, 2026
Last updated: Sep 7, 2026, 10:31PM | Published: Sep 7, 2026, 1:46AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest begins at 10:10am AEST on September 8, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together 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 these match-ups:
- San Francisco Giants vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds
- Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the best DFS projections in the world.
With the latest MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Logan Webb (SF, P) | $14,160 | 18.7 | 1.3 |
| Value | Chase Burns (CIN, P) | $7,400 | 17.7 | 2.4 |
| Fade | Brett Bateman (TOR, OF) | $9,740 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Andrés Giménez (TOR, SS) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 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'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 | Ivan Herrera (STL) | $9,850 | 5.9 | 0.6 |
| Value | Alejandro Kirk (TOR) | $8,330 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Fade | Leonardo Bernal (STL) | $9,150 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Stephenson (CIN) | $7,800 | 4.5 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $12,730 | 9.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Andrés Giménez (TOR) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Alexander Williams (ATH) | $5,000 | 1.6 | 0.3 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,160 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jesús Sánchez (TOR) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Fade | Brett Bateman (TOR) | $9,740 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $7,640 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kazuma Okamoto (TOR) | $9,680 | 6.1 | 0.6 |
| Value | Ke'Bryan Hayes (CIN) | $5,420 | 4.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Zachary Gelof (ATH) | $9,090 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $7,120 | 5.2 | 0.7 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew McLain (CIN) | $8,330 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TOR) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Bryan Torres (STL) | $8,600 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jeffrey McNeil (ATH) | $7,980 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,890 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,890 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Sal Stewart (CIN) | $9,800 | 5.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Eldridge (SF) | $7,400 | 3.7 | 0.5 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Logan Webb (SF) | $14,160 | 18.7 | 1.3 |
| Value | Chase Burns (CIN) | $7,400 | 17.7 | 2.4 |
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 Chase Burns. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Logan Webb 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 Andrés Giménez.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brett Bateman is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate closes at 10:10am 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.
For the latest projections and optimised MLB Tuesday line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
