MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 23, 2026
Last updated: Sep 22, 2026, 9:25AM | Published: Sep 22, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on September 23, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 includes these games:
- Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres
- Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels
- Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros
- Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins
- Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox
- San Francisco Giants vs Minnesota Twins
- New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Texas Rangers vs New York Mets
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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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 | Michael Soroka (AZ, P) | $16,430 | 19.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Justin Wrobleski (LAD, P) | $5,090 | 18.3 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Ildemaro Vargas (AZ, 1B) | $9,370 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Shohei Ohtani (LAD, OF) | $5,000 | 11.2 | 2.2 |
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'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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $9,330 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Logan O'Hoppe (TEX) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | James McCann (AZ) | $8,160 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Teel (CWS) | $5,000 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $12,030 | 9.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $5,830 | 5.9 | 1 |
| Fade | George Lombard (NYY) | $8,290 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Carson Williams (TB) | $5,000 | 4.9 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $5,000 | 11.2 | 2.2 |
| Value | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $5,000 | 11.2 | 2.2 |
| Fade | Emmanuel Rodriguez (MIN) | $9,730 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Beck (COL) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $8,500 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Value | Junior Caminero (TB) | $8,500 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Pedro Ramirez (CHC) | $9,160 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Brett Baty (NYM) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,270 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (NYM) | $7,120 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Justin Foscue (TEX) | $9,080 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Matthew McLain (CIN) | $7,420 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $8,520 | 8.4 | 1 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (SEA) | $5,000 | 7.4 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Ildemaro Vargas (AZ) | $9,370 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Munetaka Murakami (CWS) | $5,000 | 7.2 | 1.4 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Soroka (AZ) | $16,430 | 19.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Justin Wrobleski (LAD) | $5,090 | 18.3 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Justin Wrobleski. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Michael Soroka is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Shohei Ohtani.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ildemaro Vargas is one of the lowest 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 9:05am 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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