MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 16, 2026
Last updated: Sep 15, 2026, 10:29PM | Published: Sep 15, 2026, 8:46AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:07am AEST on September 16, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Wednesday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers
- Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Miami Marlins
- Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox
- St. Louis Cardinals vs San Francisco Giants
- New York Mets vs Baltimore Orioles
- Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves
- Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees
- Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners
- Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices 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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $9,900 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $9,900 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Leonardo Bernal (STL) | $10,350 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $7,240 | 6 | 0.8 |
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 | Juan Soto (NYM) | $11,400 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| 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 | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $5,000 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
| Value | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $5,000 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Pedro Ramirez (CHC) | $8,150 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Michael Riley (ATL) | $6,740 | 7.4 | 1.1 |
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 | Spencer Torkelson (DET) | $5,000 | 7 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Jared Young (NYM) | $8,850 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $7,420 | 7.3 | 1 |
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
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, check out our cheapie options, including Jarren Duran.
On the other hand, according to our model, Leonardo Bernal 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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