MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 15, 2026
Last updated: Apr 14, 2026, 10:27PM | Published: Apr 14, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on April 15, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate includes the following games:
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Cleveland Guardians
- Chicago White Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Athletics vs Texas Rangers
- New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels
- Houston Astros vs Colorado Rockies
- Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox
- San Diego Padres vs Seattle Mariners
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Atlanta Braves 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 Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD, P) | $21,270 | 19.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Lorenzen (COL, P) | $7,700 | 11 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Kyle Higashioka (TEX, C) | $8,680 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (NYM, 2B) | $5,440 | 6.9 | 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $9,480 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,350 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Kyle Higashioka (TEX) | $8,680 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Noah Naylor (CLE) | $6,000 | 4.7 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $7,120 | 8.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $7,120 | 8.7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Taylor Walls (TB) | $8,190 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,660 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Trenton Grisham (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $8,490 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Beck (COL) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $11,300 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Mark Vientos (NYM) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | German Rosario (NYY) | $8,210 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Ryan McMahon (NYY) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brice Turang (MIL) | $10,450 | 7.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $5,440 | 6.9 | 1.3 |
| Fade | German Rosario (NYY) | $8,210 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jeffrey McNeil (ATH) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,170 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $9,010 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Dominic Smith (ATL) | $8,790 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Alec Burleson (STL) | $7,680 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) | $21,270 | 19.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Lorenzen (COL) | $7,700 | 11 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Michael Lorenzen. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Marcus Semien.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kyle Higashioka is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate closes at 9:05am AEST 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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