MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 1, 2025
Last updated: Sep 30, 2025, 9:25PM | Published: Sep 30, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 8:08am AEST on October 1, 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 essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on October 1 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate features the following match-ups:
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds
- New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD, OF) | $12,070 | 10.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jarren Duran (BOS, OF) | $6,440 | 8.2 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Giancarlo Stanton (NYY, OF) | $9,960 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Elly De La Cruz (CIN, SS) | $7,460 | 8.7 | 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 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 | Tyler Stephenson (CIN) | $6,360 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
| Value | Austin Wells (NYY) | $5,960 | 4.1 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Stephenson (CIN) | $6,360 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $7,460 | 8.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $7,460 | 8.7 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Markus Betts (LAD) | $7,650 | 8.5 | 1.1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,070 | 10.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jarren Duran (BOS) | $6,440 | 8.2 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Giancarlo Stanton (NYY) | $9,960 | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Cody Bellinger (NYY) | $7,990 | 8.1 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alexander Bregman (BOS) | $7,560 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Value | Ke'Bryan Hayes (CIN) | $5,290 | 5.8 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Roman González (BOS) | $8,020 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Noelvi Marte (CIN) | $6,210 | 6.7 | 1.1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alexander Bregman (BOS) | $7,560 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Value | Matthew McLain (CIN) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Alexander Bregman (BOS) | $7,560 | 7.7 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,130 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Spencer Steer (CIN) | $6,450 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Roman González (BOS) | $8,020 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY) | $7,200 | 5.7 | 0.8 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jarren Duran. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Shohei Ohtani is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Elly De La Cruz.
On the other hand, according to our model, Giancarlo Stanton 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 8:08am 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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