MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 8, 2026
Last updated: Jul 7, 2026, 11:35AM | Published: Jul 7, 2026, 8:43AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest commences at 9:10am AEST on July 8, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 July 8 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate includes these games:
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies
- Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels
- San Francisco Giants vs Toronto Blue Jays
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
- New York Mets vs Kansas City Royals
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians
- Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Chicago White Sox vs Boston Red Sox
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Wheeler (PHI, P) | $23,070 | 19.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (SD, P) | $5,000 | 11.3 | 2.3 |
| Fade | Anthony Seigler (BOS, 2B) | $8,990 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Michael Lorenzen (COL, P) | $6,670 | 11 | 1.6 |
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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,850 | 7.5 | 1 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,850 | 7.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Dalton Rushing (LAD) | $10,750 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,950 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $6,650 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Casey Schmitt (SF) | $9,120 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $6,000 | 5.5 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $15,510 | 11.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Jarren Duran (BOS) | $5,000 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Victor Bericoto (SF) | $9,410 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Beck (COL) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $10,080 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Kazuma Okamoto (TOR) | $7,190 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Kyle Karros (COL) | $8,470 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Willi Castro (COL) | $7,660 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,200 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Matthew McLain (CIN) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Anthony Seigler (BOS) | $8,990 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,700 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Andrew Vaughn (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Roman Gonzalez (BOS) | $11,160 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $5,730 | 6.5 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Wheeler (PHI) | $23,070 | 19.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (SD) | $5,000 | 11.3 | 2.3 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Germán Márquez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zachary Wheeler 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 Michael Lorenzen.
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 entering 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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