MLB Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 9, 2026
Last updated: Sep 8, 2026, 7:38PM | Published: Sep 8, 2026, 12:18PM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on September 9, 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 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 the following games:
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds
- Chicago White Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- New York Yankees vs Colorado Rockies
- San Francisco Giants vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs
- San Diego Padres vs Washington Nationals
- Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers
- Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Atlanta Braves vs Tampa Bay Rays
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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 | Tarik Skubal (LAD, P) | $24,220 | 23.4 | 1 |
| Value | Riley Cornelio (WSH, P) | $5,000 | 9.6 | 1.9 |
| Fade | Brett Bateman (TOR, OF) | $9,090 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Christian Yelich (MIL, OF) | $5,000 | 6.4 | 1.3 |
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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $9,530 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Noah Naylor (MIL) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Leonardo Bernal (STL) | $8,920 | 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) | $10,090 | 9.7 | 1 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $5,710 | 7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | George Lombard (NYY) | $8,630 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Luisangel Acuña (CWS) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,660 | 11.2 | 1 |
| Value | Christian Yelich (MIL) | $5,000 | 6.4 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Brett Bateman (TOR) | $9,090 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Terry Friedl (CIN) | $5,000 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $9,610 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (CHC) | $7,270 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Christian Koss (SF) | $8,130 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Michael Riley (ATL) | $7,620 | 7.4 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $8,480 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $6,530 | 7.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Osleivis Basabe (SF) | $8,250 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TOR) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,360 | 9 | 1 |
| Value | Joshua-Douglas Naylor (SEA) | $7,750 | 7.5 | 1 |
| Fade | Tyler France (SD) | $8,150 | 2.9 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Michael Busch (CHC) | $7,010 | 6.8 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tarik Skubal (LAD) | $24,220 | 23.4 | 1 |
| Value | Riley Cornelio (WSH) | $5,000 | 9.6 | 1.9 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Riley Cornelio. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tarik Skubal 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 Christian Yelich.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brett Bateman is one of the worst 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 9:05am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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