MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 1, 2026
Last updated: Jun 30, 2026, 10:32PM | Published: Jun 30, 2026, 8:31AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest starts at 9:05am AEST on July 1, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins
- Colorado Rockies vs Miami Marlins
- Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres
- Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Mets
- Atlanta Braves vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Athletics vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants
- Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels
- Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays
- New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers
- Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the best DFS projections in the world.
With the latest MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET, P) | $22,290 | 23.4 | 1 |
| Value | Matthew Liberatore (STL, P) | $9,010 | 13.6 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Anthony Seigler (BOS, 2B) | $9,750 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Andrés Giménez (TOR, SS) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 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'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) | $8,040 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $6,260 | 6.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Liam Hicks (MIA) | $9,720 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $6,380 | 6.2 | 1 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,950 | 9.7 | 1 |
| Value | Andrés Giménez (TOR) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Casey Schmitt (SF) | $9,140 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,130 | 11.2 | 1 |
| Value | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,130 | 11.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Ryan Kreidler (MIN) | $8,150 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Noelvi Marte (CIN) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $12,360 | 8.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (NYM) | $7,020 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Javier Sanoja (MIA) | $9,560 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Colten Keith (DET) | $6,870 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,690 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $7,980 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Anthony Seigler (BOS) | $9,750 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Ernie Clement (TOR) | $6,780 | 5.3 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $7,650 | 9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $7,650 | 9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Kody Clemens (MIN) | $8,480 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $6,380 | 6.2 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (DET) | $22,290 | 23.4 | 1 |
| Value | Matthew Liberatore (STL) | $9,010 | 13.6 | 1.5 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Matthew Liberatore. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tarik Skubal is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Andrés Giménez.
On the other hand, according to our model, Anthony Seigler is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised MLB Wednesday line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
