MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 3, 2026
Last updated: Jun 2, 2026, 5:25PM | Published: Jun 2, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEST on June 3, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 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 consists of these match-ups:
- Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox
- New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians
- Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Los Angeles Angels vs Colorado Rockies
- Cincinnati Reds vs Kansas City Royals
- Seattle Mariners vs New York Mets
- Milwaukee Brewers vs San Francisco Giants
- Chicago Cubs vs Athletics
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Texas Rangers
- Atlanta Braves vs Toronto Blue Jays
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Soroka (AZ, P) | $15,040 | 19.5 | 1.3 |
| Value | Eric Lauer (LAD, P) | $11,580 | 18.3 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Jared Young (NYM, 1B) | $8,010 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Maikel Garcia (KC, 3B) | $5,000 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
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 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,260 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,260 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Miguel Amaya (CHC) | $8,070 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Austin Wells (NYY) | $5,400 | 4.8 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,830 | 9.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Tristan Gray (MIN) | $9,020 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Masyn Winn (STL) | $6,730 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,550 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Lawrence Butler (ATH) | $5,000 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT) | $8,560 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Terry Friedl (CIN) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,500 | 8.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $5,000 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Colt Emerson (SEA) | $8,080 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Michael Riley (ATL) | $6,980 | 7.4 | 1.1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $11,020 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Jasrado Chisholm (NYY) | $5,000 | 7.5 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Tristan Gray (MIN) | $9,020 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,570 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,930 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Andrew Vaughn (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Jared Young (NYM) | $8,010 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Marcell Ozuna (PIT) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Soroka (AZ) | $15,040 | 19.5 | 1.3 |
| Value | Eric Lauer (LAD) | $11,580 | 18.3 | 1.6 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Eric Lauer. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Michael Soroka 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 Maikel Garcia.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jared Young is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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