MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 28, 2025
Last updated: May 27, 2025, 10:03PM | Published: May 27, 2025, 10:37AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest starts at 9:05am AEST on May 28, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 28 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate includes these games:
- Texas Rangers vs Toronto Blue Jays
- San Diego Padres vs Miami Marlins
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins
- Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics
- New York Mets vs Chicago White Sox
- Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Boston Red Sox
- Kansas City Royals vs Cincinnati Reds
- Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies
- Seattle Mariners vs Washington Nationals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Carlos Rodón (NYY, P) | $21,220 | 19.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL, P) | $7,980 | 12.5 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Isaac Collins (MIL, OF) | $8,740 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Bo Bichette (TOR, SS) | $6,620 | 7.7 | 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $9,020 | 7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,880 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Carlos Narváez (BOS) | $8,330 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $7,770 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,380 | 9.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Bo Bichette (TOR) | $6,620 | 7.7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Chase Meidroth (CWS) | $8,690 | 5.7 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Marcelo Mayer (BOS) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $14,720 | 9.3 | 0.6 |
| Value | Anthony Santander (TOR) | $6,850 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Isaac Collins (MIL) | $8,740 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | George Springer (TOR) | $6,670 | 6.5 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $10,930 | 7.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,070 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Matthew Shaw (CHC) | $9,690 | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Yoán Moncada (LAA) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,900 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Yoán Moncada (LAA) | $5,000 | 5.1 | 1 |
| Fade | Kody Clemens (MIN) | $8,720 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $6,560 | 6.5 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $8,590 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,070 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Pavin Smith (AZ) | $9,230 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Luis Arraez (SD) | $7,600 | 7.4 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Carlos Rodón (NYY) | $21,220 | 19.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL) | $7,980 | 12.5 | 1.6 |
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, Carlos Rodón 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 Bo Bichette.
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 out 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 slate. 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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