MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 25, 2025
Last updated: Jun 24, 2025, 1:25PM | Published: Jun 24, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:10am AEST on June 25, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 features these match-ups:
- Chicago White Sox vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs
- Los Angeles Angels vs Boston Red Sox
- New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves
- San Francisco Giants vs Miami Marlins
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- San Diego Padres vs Washington Nationals
- Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Minnesota Twins vs Seattle Mariners
- Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees
- Houston Astros vs Philadelphia Phillies
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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 | Garrett Crochet (BOS, P) | $24,930 | 22.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL, P) | $9,220 | 12.9 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Isaac Collins (MIL, OF) | $9,190 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI, 2B) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 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 refer to 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) | $11,880 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $6,610 | 6.4 | 1 |
| Fade | Drake Baldwin (ATL) | $9,130 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,710 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,950 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nicholas Allen (ATL) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Fade | James Farmer (COL) | $8,950 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $7,500 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,880 | 10.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Wilyer Abreu (BOS) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Isaac Collins (MIL) | $9,190 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jasson Domínguez (NYY) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $9,500 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcelo Mayer (BOS) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Roman González (BOS) | $9,900 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Gavin Lux (CIN) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $11,920 | 8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | James Farmer (COL) | $8,950 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Lowe (TB) | $7,210 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $8,370 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jonathan Aranda (TB) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Roman González (BOS) | $9,900 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Christian Walker (HOU) | $7,500 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Garrett Crochet (BOS) | $24,930 | 22.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL) | $9,220 | 12.9 | 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 Germán Márquez. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Garrett Crochet 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 Bryson Stott.
On the other hand, according to our model, Isaac Collins is one of the lowest 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 9:10am 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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