MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 12, 2026
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026, 10:32PM | Published: Aug 11, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on August 12, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on August 12 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate features these games:
- Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Kansas City Royals
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies
- New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox
- Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets
- San Francisco Giants vs Houston Astros
- Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers
- San Diego Padres vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hunter Brown (HOU, P) | $20,360 | 19.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Patrick Sandoval (BOS, P) | $11,930 | 17 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB, OF) | $8,820 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Donovan (SEA, 3B) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 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 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) | $8,200 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,200 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Liam Hicks (TB) | $8,680 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $7,010 | 6 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,080 | 9.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Markus Betts (LAD) | $7,260 | 7.8 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Osleivis Basabe (SF) | $8,080 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Masyn Winn (STL) | $6,870 | 7.2 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $10,400 | 11.2 | 1.1 |
| Value | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $10,400 | 11.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB) | $8,820 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | McKenzie Moniak (COL) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $9,530 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Brendan Donovan (SEA) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Weston Wilson (SEA) | $8,160 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Michael Riley (ATL) | $6,970 | 7.4 | 1.1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,910 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $6,030 | 6.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Richard Palacios (TB) | $9,030 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,130 | 6.9 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,640 | 9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jorge Polanco (NYM) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Timothy Tawa (AZ) | $8,460 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Connor Norby (COL) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hunter Brown (HOU) | $20,360 | 19.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Patrick Sandoval (BOS) | $11,930 | 17 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Patrick Sandoval. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Brendan Donovan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Victor Mesa 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 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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