MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 26, 2026
Last updated: Aug 25, 2026, 10:26PM | Published: Aug 25, 2026, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on August 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every 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 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 consists of the following games:
- Seattle Mariners vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals
- Athletics vs Minnesota Twins
- San Francisco Giants vs Cincinnati Reds
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Baltimore Orioles
- Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs
- Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians
- New York Yankees vs Houston Astros
- Chicago White Sox vs Texas Rangers
- San Diego Padres vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- New York Mets vs Milwaukee Brewers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Paul Skenes (PIT, P) | $20,250 | 21 | 1 |
| Value | Maxwell Scherzer (TOR, P) | $10,130 | 15.9 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Brett Bateman (TOR, OF) | $8,080 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Terry Friedl (CIN, OF) | $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 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) | $10,000 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Samuel Basallo (BAL) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Gary Sánchez (MIL) | $8,380 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Logan O'Hoppe (TEX) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $12,680 | 9.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $8,250 | 9.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Kaelen Culpepper (MIN) | $8,450 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $7,950 | 8.7 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,430 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Terry Friedl (CIN) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Brett Bateman (TOR) | $8,080 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brenton Doyle (CWS) | $5,000 | 6 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $11,040 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Michael Riley (ATL) | $6,420 | 7.4 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Pedro Ramirez (CHC) | $9,210 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Manuel Machado (SD) | $6,900 | 7.7 | 1.1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brice Turang (MIL) | $10,080 | 7.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $6,800 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Pedro Ramirez (CHC) | $9,210 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Chase Meidroth (CWS) | $5,660 | 5.6 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,180 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Matthew Olson (ATL) | $8,000 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Timothy Tawa (AZ) | $8,250 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Munetaka Murakami (CWS) | $7,840 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT) | $20,250 | 21 | 1 |
| Value | Maxwell Scherzer (TOR) | $10,130 | 15.9 | 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 Maxwell Scherzer. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Paul Skenes is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Terry Friedl.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brett Bateman 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 9:05am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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