MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 7, 2025
Last updated: May 6, 2025, 10:26PM | Published: May 6, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on May 7, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create 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 these match-ups:
- Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Oakland Athletics vs Seattle Mariners
- Los Angeles Angels vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Mets
- New York Yankees vs San Diego Padres
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Houston Astros
- Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles
- Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox
- Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the strongest DFS projections in the world.
With the best MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT, P) | $21,860 | 22.7 | 1 |
| Value | Jorge Polanco (SEA, 3B) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Elijah White (ATL, OF) | $8,220 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Yandy Díaz (TB, 1B/3B) | $6,660 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
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 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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) | $8,850 | 7.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $7,470 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Ryan Jeffers (MIN) | $10,160 | 4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $7,820 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $13,280 | 9.5 | 0.7 |
| Value | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $8,780 | 8.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Chandler Simpson (TB) | $8,530 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $7,600 | 7.4 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Fernando Tatis (SD) | $10,990 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nicholas Castellanos (PHI) | $6,520 | 6.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Elijah White (ATL) | $8,220 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Trevor Larnach (MIN) | $5,000 | 4.4 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $11,640 | 8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Jorge Polanco (SEA) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Wilmer Flores (SF) | $8,280 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $6,660 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $8,000 | 7.9 | 1 |
| Value | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $8,000 | 7.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Jackson Holliday (BAL) | $8,540 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $7,520 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,870 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $6,660 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $8,340 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Christian Walker (HOU) | $7,270 | 7.2 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Skenes (PIT) | $21,860 | 22.7 | 1 |
| Value | Clarke Schmidt (NYY) | $13,450 | 15 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jorge Polanco. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Paul Skenes is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Yandy Díaz.
On the other hand, according to our model, Elijah White is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised MLB Wednesday line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
