MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 13, 2026
Last updated: May 12, 2026, 11:28AM | Published: May 12, 2026, 8:28AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest commences 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.
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 consists of the following games:
- Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs
- Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals
- Milwaukee Brewers vs San Diego Padres
- Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers
- Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Minnesota Twins vs Miami Marlins
- Athletics vs St. Louis Cardinals
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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 | 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 | Agustín Ramírez (MIA, C) | $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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,410 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Value | Agustín Ramírez (MIA) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| 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 | Andrés Giménez (TOR) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Kevin McGonigle (DET) | $8,500 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Wilson (ATH) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,770 | 11.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Matthew Wallner (MIN) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Samuel Antonacci (CWS) | $8,500 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Chandler Simpson (TB) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $10,400 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Matt Chapman (SF) | $6,640 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $9,330 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
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
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 Agustín Ramírez.
On the other hand, according to our model, Samuel Antonacci is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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