MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 24, 2025
Last updated: Sep 23, 2025, 10:25PM | Published: Sep 23, 2025, 8:27AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEST on September 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 games:
- Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets
- San Francisco Giants vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox
- New York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins
- Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals
- Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals
- Seattle Mariners vs Colorado Rockies
- San Diego Padres vs Milwaukee Brewers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cole Ragans (KC, P) | $21,060 | 20 | 1 |
| Value | McCade Brown (COL, P) | $6,910 | 12.5 | 1.8 |
| Fade | Jose Iglesias (SD, 2B) | $8,450 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Zimmermann (MIL, P) | $7,170 | 11.9 | 1.7 |
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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $14,640 | 8.3 | 0.6 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $7,890 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Drake Baldwin (ATL) | $9,620 | 5.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Shea Langeliers (OAK) | $7,990 | 6.5 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $12,170 | 10 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jacob Wilson (OAK) | $7,380 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | John Crawford (SEA) | $10,000 | 5.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Willy Adames (SF) | $7,560 | 7.4 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $12,160 | 10 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ryan O'Hearn (SD) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Dominic Canzone (SEA) | $11,280 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Peter Crow-Armstrong (CHC) | $7,450 | 7.9 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $10,780 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $6,890 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Isaac Paredes (HOU) | $8,400 | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Blaze Alexander (AZ) | $6,020 | 5.8 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,340 | 8.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Blaze Alexander (AZ) | $6,020 | 5.8 | 1 |
| Fade | Jose Iglesias (SD) | $8,450 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Thomas Saggese (STL) | $6,200 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,270 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryan O'Hearn (SD) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $8,760 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Christian Walker (HOU) | $7,320 | 7.2 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cole Ragans (KC) | $21,060 | 20 | 1 |
| Value | McCade Brown (COL) | $6,910 | 12.5 | 1.8 |
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 McCade Brown. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cole Ragans is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Bruce Zimmermann.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jose Iglesias is one of the worst 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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