MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 17, 2026
Last updated: Jun 16, 2026, 10:20AM | Published: Jun 16, 2026, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest starts at 9:05am AEST on June 17, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate features these match-ups:
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Athletics vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Atlanta Braves vs San Francisco Giants
- New York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox
- Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins
- St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres
- Seattle Mariners vs Baltimore Orioles
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Angels
- Cincinnati Reds vs New York Mets
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Cleveland Guardians
- Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers
- Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Reid Detmers (LAA, P) | $16,300 | 18.8 | 1.2 |
| Value | Adrian Houser (SF, P) | $8,540 | 12 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Rodolfo Durán (SD, C) | $8,470 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Volpe (NYY, SS) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 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 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) | $9,230 | 7.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $7,470 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Rodolfo Durán (SD) | $8,470 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Edgar Quero (CWS) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $9,290 | 9.3 | 1 |
| Value | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | José Caballero (NYY) | $8,280 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $6,330 | 7 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,240 | 11.2 | 1 |
| Value | Matthew Wallner (MIN) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Stuart Fairchild (CLE) | $8,490 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Chandler Simpson (TB) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $9,010 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Michael Riley (ATL) | $7,870 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Zachary Gelof (ATH) | $9,420 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Luis Rengifo (MIL) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,030 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jackson Holliday (BAL) | $6,190 | 6.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Travis Bazzana (CLE) | $8,820 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Gleyber Torres (DET) | $7,330 | 7.2 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (BAL) | $9,670 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Andrew Vaughn (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $9,100 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Marcell Ozuna (PIT) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reid Detmers (LAA) | $16,300 | 18.8 | 1.2 |
| Value | Adrian Houser (SF) | $8,540 | 12 | 1.4 |
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 Adrian Houser. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Reid Detmers is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Anthony Volpe.
On the other hand, according to our model, Rodolfo Durán is one of the worst 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 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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