MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 14, 2025
Last updated: May 13, 2025, 10:25PM | Published: May 13, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest begins at 9:07am AEST on May 14, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on May 14 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate features these match-ups:
- New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Texas Rangers vs Colorado Rockies
- San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Angels
- Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals
- Seattle Mariners vs New York Yankees
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Oakland Athletics
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins
- San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals
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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 | Dylan Cease (SD, P) | $19,310 | 19.4 | 1 |
| Value | Kyle Freeland (COL, P) | $8,500 | 12.7 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Samuel Haggerty (TEX, OF) | $11,200 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Vincent Pasquantino (KC, 1B) | $6,610 | 7 | 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 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) | $7,180 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $6,540 | 6.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Jonah Heim (TEX) | $9,590 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,180 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,090 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $8,330 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Chandler Simpson (TB) | $8,530 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | John Crawford (SEA) | $5,800 | 5.6 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,440 | 10.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Julio Rodríguez (SEA) | $8,260 | 8.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Samuel Haggerty (TEX) | $11,200 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Isbel (KC) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $10,760 | 7.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $6,870 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Addison Barger (TOR) | $8,250 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan India (KC) | $7,100 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $8,940 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $6,870 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $9,210 | 4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Luis Rengifo (LAA) | $6,640 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,190 | 8.1 | 1 |
| Value | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $6,610 | 7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Enrique Hernández (LAD) | $8,370 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $6,540 | 6.2 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Cease (SD) | $19,310 | 19.4 | 1 |
| Value | Kyle Freeland (COL) | $8,500 | 12.7 | 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 Kyle Freeland. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dylan Cease is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Vincent Pasquantino.
On the other hand, according to our model, Samuel Haggerty 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 9:07am 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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