MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 1, 2026
Last updated: Jun 30, 2026, 5:28PM | 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 looked at the data for each 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on July 1 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate features the following match-ups:
- Athletics vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels
- New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers
- Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres
- Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins
- Colorado Rockies vs Miami Marlins
- Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds
- Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals
- Atlanta Braves vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants
- Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Mets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices 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 | Jasrado Chisholm (NYY, 2B) | $5,000 | 7.5 | 1.5 |
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 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) | $8,040 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Agustín Ramírez (MIA) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Victor Caratini (MIN) | $8,150 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $6,260 | 6.7 | 1.1 |
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 | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $5,240 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,130 | 11.2 | 1 |
| Value | Jordan Beck (COL) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Ryan Kreidler (MIN) | $8,150 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Cody Bellinger (NYY) | $6,560 | 7.6 | 1.2 |
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 | Kazuma Okamoto (TOR) | $7,080 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,690 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jasrado Chisholm (NYY) | $5,000 | 7.5 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Anthony Seigler (BOS) | $9,750 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $5,240 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
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 | Andrew Vaughn (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
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
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 Matthew Liberatore. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tarik Skubal 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 Jasrado Chisholm.
On the other hand, according to our model, Anthony Seigler is one of the lowest 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 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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