MLB Early Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 29, 2025
Last updated: Apr 28, 2025, 12:25PM | Published: Apr 28, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Early Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 8:10am AEST on April 29, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Early Tuesday slate features these games:
- Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Cleveland Guardians vs Minnesota Twins
- Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | John Ober (MIN, P) | $17,010 | 16.5 | 1 |
| Value | Tomoyuki Sugano (BAL, P) | $11,470 | 12.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Noelvi Marte (CIN, 3B) | $10,430 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Alec Burleson (STL, 1B) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
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 | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $8,400 | 6.2 | 0.7 |
| Value | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $8,400 | 6.2 | 0.7 |
| Fade | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $8,940 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Noah Naylor (CLE) | $6,310 | 4.2 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $11,060 | 9.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Masyn Winn (STL) | $7,520 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Carlos Correa (MIN) | $8,010 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Brayan Rocchio (CLE) | $5,940 | 4.6 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $12,240 | 9.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Steven Kwan (CLE) | $8,600 | 7.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Nolan Jones (CLE) | $8,580 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Walker (STL) | $7,000 | 5.4 | 0.8 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $9,910 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,500 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Noelvi Marte (CIN) | $10,430 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Jeimer Candelario (CIN) | $5,000 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jasrado Chisholm (NYY) | $10,210 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Matthew McLain (CIN) | $7,710 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jordan Westburg (BAL) | $9,350 | 6.1 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Brooks Lee (MIN) | $6,430 | 4.2 | 0.7 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul Goldschmidt (NYY) | $8,380 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Alec Burleson (STL) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Benjamin Rice (NYY) | $8,940 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Jeimer Candelario (CIN) | $5,000 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | John Ober (MIN) | $17,010 | 16.5 | 1 |
| Value | Tomoyuki Sugano (BAL) | $11,470 | 12.1 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Early Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Tomoyuki Sugano. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, John Ober 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 Alec Burleson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Noelvi Marte 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 Early Tuesday slate closes at 8:10am AEST on Tuesday. 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 Early Tuesday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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