MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 29, 2026
Last updated: Apr 28, 2026, 11:26AM | Published: Apr 28, 2026, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:07am AEST on April 29, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 29 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate features these games:
- New York Mets vs Washington Nationals
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Miami Marlins
- Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels
- Atlanta Braves vs Detroit Tigers
- Minnesota Twins vs Seattle Mariners
- San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Texas Rangers vs New York Yankees
- Athletics vs Kansas City Royals
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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 | Jacob deGrom (TEX, P) | $22,580 | 19.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Janson Junk (MIA, P) | $9,440 | 15.2 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Ildemaro Vargas (AZ, 1B) | $10,270 | 1.7 | 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 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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $10,700 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,700 | 7.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Moisés Ballesteros (CHC) | $10,770 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Agustín Ramírez (MIA) | $7,070 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $12,030 | 9.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Andrés Giménez (TOR) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Kevin McGonigle (DET) | $9,660 | 5.2 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $11,620 | 10 | 0.9 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Myles Straw (TOR) | $8,120 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Kerry Carpenter (DET) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $8,930 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Colten Keith (DET) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $10,890 | 4.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Michael Riley (ATL) | $7,540 | 7.4 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,010 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jeffrey McNeil (ATH) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Ernie Clement (TOR) | $8,380 | 5.3 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $6,630 | 6.9 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,540 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nicholas Kurtz (ATH) | $8,180 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Ildemaro Vargas (AZ) | $10,270 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob deGrom (TEX) | $22,580 | 19.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Janson Junk (MIA) | $9,440 | 15.2 | 1.6 |
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 Janson Junk. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jacob deGrom is a strong option. If you're seeking 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, Ildemaro Vargas is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate closes at 9:07am 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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