MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 19, 2026
Last updated: Aug 18, 2026, 10:29AM | Published: Aug 18, 2026, 8:29AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest begins at 9:10am AEST on August 19, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate includes the following games:
- Boston Red Sox vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox
- New York Mets vs San Diego Padres
- Texas Rangers vs Washington Nationals
- Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels
- Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Kansas City Royals vs Athletics
- Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Seattle Mariners
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Eric Lauer (LAD, P) | $14,050 | 18.3 | 1.3 |
| Value | Kenneth Kelly (AZ, P) | $11,100 | 15.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Thomas White (ATH, 3B) | $9,210 | 1.3 | 0.1 |
| 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 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 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) | $7,710 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,710 | 8.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Luis Campusano (SD) | $8,150 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Logan O'Hoppe (TEX) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $12,660 | 9.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Geraldo Perdomo (AZ) | $6,810 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Ezequiel Duran (TEX) | $9,570 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $7,250 | 7 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $14,330 | 11.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Brenton Doyle (CWS) | $5,000 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Henry Bolte (ATH) | $10,070 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Wallner (MIN) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $8,410 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Brendan Donovan (SEA) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Thomas White (ATH) | $9,210 | 1.3 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Brett Baty (NYM) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brice Turang (MIL) | $10,510 | 7.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Jeffrey McNeil (ATH) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Nicholas Sogard (BOS) | $8,180 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $6,450 | 6.9 | 1.1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,770 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jorge Polanco (NYM) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Ildemaro Vargas (AZ) | $8,500 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Gavin Sheets (SD) | $5,000 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Eric Lauer (LAD) | $14,050 | 18.3 | 1.3 |
| Value | Kenneth Kelly (AZ) | $11,100 | 15.2 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kenneth Kelly. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Eric Lauer 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 Brendan Donovan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Thomas White 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 Wednesday slate closes at 9:10am 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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