MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 16, 2026
Last updated: Sep 15, 2026, 4:57PM | Published: Sep 15, 2026, 8:46AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest begins at 9:07am AEST on September 16, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on September 16 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate includes these match-ups:
- Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Miami Marlins
- St. Louis Cardinals vs San Francisco Giants
- New York Mets vs Baltimore Orioles
- Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals
- Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox
- Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves
- Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres
- Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Andrew Anderson (DET, P) | $14,020 | 21.4 | 1.5 |
| Value | Michael Soroka (AZ, P) | $5,800 | 19.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Leonardo Bernal (STL, C) | $10,350 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jarren Duran (BOS, OF) | $5,000 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
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) | $9,900 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Samuel Basallo (BAL) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Leonardo Bernal (STL) | $10,350 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Logan O'Hoppe (TEX) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,770 | 9.7 | 1 |
| Value | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $9,060 | 9.3 | 1 |
| Fade | John Peck (DET) | $9,360 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Masyn Winn (STL) | $7,510 | 7.2 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $12,390 | 10 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jarren Duran (BOS) | $5,000 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Brett Bateman (TOR) | $9,140 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Heliot Ramos (NYY) | $5,000 | 6.8 | 1.4 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $11,020 | 7.7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Michael Riley (ATL) | $6,740 | 7.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Pedro Ramirez (CHC) | $8,150 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Bo Bichette (NYM) | $7,050 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,660 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $6,910 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Justin Foscue (TEX) | $8,340 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $7,660 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,040 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (SEA) | $5,000 | 7.4 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Jared Young (NYM) | $8,850 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Spencer Torkelson (DET) | $5,000 | 7 | 1.4 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Anderson (DET) | $14,020 | 21.4 | 1.5 |
| Value | Michael Soroka (AZ) | $5,800 | 19.5 | 3.4 |
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 Michael Soroka. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Andrew Anderson 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 Jarren Duran.
On the other hand, according to our model, Leonardo Bernal 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 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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