MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 22, 2026
Last updated: Jul 21, 2026, 10:39PM | Published: Jul 21, 2026, 8:33AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on July 22, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build 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 these match-ups:
- Kansas City Royals vs San Francisco Giants
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox
- Milwaukee Brewers vs New York Mets
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Athletics
- Houston Astros vs Miami Marlins
- Los Angeles Angels vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers
- Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals
- Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres
- Seattle Mariners vs Cincinnati Reds
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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 | Reynaldo López (ATL, P) | $12,260 | 18.3 | 1.5 |
| Value | Reynaldo López (ATL, P) | $12,260 | 18.3 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Thomas White (ATH, 3B) | $8,080 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Lawrence Butler (ATH, OF) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
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 | Jonah Heim (ATH) | $8,720 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $6,350 | 4.5 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $11,600 | 9.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Andrés Giménez (TOR) | $6,090 | 6.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Cooper Pratt (MIL) | $8,360 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | James Swanson (CHC) | $6,740 | 6.4 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Juan Soto (NYM) | $11,790 | 9.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Cole Carrigg (COL) | $9,180 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Ian Happ (CHC) | $7,030 | 7.6 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $8,970 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Kazuma Okamoto (TOR) | $6,100 | 6.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Thomas White (ATH) | $8,080 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Luis Rengifo (SD) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,690 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $6,990 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Ezequiel Duran (TEX) | $9,220 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Luis Rengifo (SD) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $7,610 | 9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $5,000 | 6.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jared Young (NYM) | $8,680 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $7,610 | 9 | 1.2 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reynaldo López (ATL) | $12,260 | 18.3 | 1.5 |
| Value | Reynaldo López (ATL) | $12,260 | 18.3 | 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 Reynaldo López. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Reynaldo López is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Lawrence Butler.
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 out 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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