MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 18, 2025
Last updated: Jun 17, 2025, 5:25PM | Published: Jun 17, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on June 18, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate includes the following games:
- New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels
- Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets
- Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres
- Chicago White Sox vs St. Louis Cardinals
- San Francisco Giants vs Cleveland Guardians
- Seattle Mariners vs Boston Red Sox
- Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros
- Cincinnati Reds vs Minnesota Twins
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Arizona Diamondbacks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Ray (SF, P) | $19,140 | 18.4 | 1 |
| Value | Jason Alexander (HOU, P) | $5,000 | 10.6 | 2.1 |
| Fade | Robert Wynns (OAK, C) | $9,490 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY, 1B) | $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 provide 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $9,840 | 7.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,240 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Robert Wynns (OAK) | $9,490 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Teel (CWS) | $5,000 | 3.8 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,170 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | John Crawford (SEA) | $9,850 | 5.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Allen (ATL) | $5,490 | 5.3 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,690 | 10.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Chandler Simpson (TB) | $9,530 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Wallner (MIN) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,620 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,440 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Wilmer Flores (SF) | $8,040 | 4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Marcelo Mayer (BOS) | $6,100 | 5.2 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,700 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Luis Urías (OAK) | $8,790 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $6,800 | 6.9 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,440 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Wilmer Flores (SF) | $8,040 | 4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Manzardo (CLE) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Ray (SF) | $19,140 | 18.4 | 1 |
| Value | Jason Alexander (HOU) | $5,000 | 10.6 | 2.1 |
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 Jason Alexander. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Robert Ray is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Paul Goldschmidt.
On the other hand, according to our model, Robert Wynns 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 9:05am 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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