MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 13, 2026
Last updated: May 12, 2026, 10:26PM | Published: May 12, 2026, 8:28AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest starts at 9:07am AEST on May 13, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate includes the following games:
- Milwaukee Brewers vs San Diego Padres
- Minnesota Twins vs Miami Marlins
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants
- Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals
- Athletics vs St. Louis Cardinals
- New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers
- Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners
- Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD, P) | $20,520 | 19.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Adrian Houser (SF, P) | $8,040 | 12 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Samuel Antonacci (CWS, OF) | $8,500 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Willy Adames (SF, SS) | $6,530 | 7.3 | 1.1 |
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 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) | $8,410 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,410 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Liam Hicks (MIA) | $8,530 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,450 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,770 | 9.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Willy Adames (SF) | $6,530 | 7.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Kevin McGonigle (DET) | $8,500 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,770 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Corbin Carroll (AZ) | $9,450 | 9.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Samuel Antonacci (CWS) | $8,500 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Castellanos (SD) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $10,400 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (CHC) | $7,260 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $9,330 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Colten Keith (DET) | $6,420 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,180 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Luis Arraez (SF) | $6,980 | 6.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Xavier Edwards (MIA) | $10,360 | 6.1 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,430 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,810 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,810 | 9 | 1 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $10,050 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Rafael Devers (SF) | $7,880 | 8 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) | $20,520 | 19.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Adrian Houser (SF) | $8,040 | 12 | 1.5 |
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, Yoshinobu Yamamoto 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 Willy Adames.
On the other hand, according to our model, Samuel Antonacci is one of the lowest 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 9:07am 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 maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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