MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 1, 2026
Last updated: Mar 31, 2026, 10:26PM | Published: Mar 31, 2026, 7:35AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest starts at 10:07am AEDT on April 1, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 1 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate features the following games:
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Colorado Rockies
- Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cleveland Guardians
- St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Detroit Tigers
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Tampa Bay Rays
- San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants
- Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Angels
- Atlanta Braves vs Athletics
- Seattle Mariners vs New York Yankees
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hunter Brown (HOU, P) | $20,430 | 19.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (SD, P) | $7,830 | 11.3 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Gary Sánchez (MIL, C) | $8,250 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| 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 offer 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) | $8,650 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,650 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Gary Sánchez (MIL) | $8,250 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $7,530 | 6 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $11,220 | 8.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Masyn Winn (STL) | $6,380 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Kevin McGonigle (DET) | $8,780 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Brayan Rocchio (CLE) | $5,460 | 5 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $12,210 | 10 | 0.8 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Nathan Lukes (TOR) | $8,780 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) | $6,640 | 6.7 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,100 | 8.9 | 1 |
| Value | Mark Vientos (NYM) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Casey Schmitt (SF) | $8,350 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Manuel Machado (SD) | $7,840 | 7.7 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,470 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $8,190 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Colten Keith (DET) | $9,450 | 5.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $7,500 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,770 | 9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Joshua-Douglas Naylor (SEA) | $7,050 | 7.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jonathan Aranda (TB) | $8,630 | 5.5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hunter Brown (HOU) | $20,430 | 19.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (SD) | $7,830 | 11.3 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Germán Márquez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Hunter Brown 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 Lawrence Butler.
On the other hand, according to our model, Gary Sánchez 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 Wednesday slate closes at 10:07am AEDT on Wednesday. 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 Wednesday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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