MLB Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 31, 2025
Mar 30, 2025, 7:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Monday DFS contest commences at 4:35am AEDT on March 31, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Monday slate consists of these match-ups:
- New York Yankees vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Miami Marlins vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians
- Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles
- Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics
- Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Colorado Rockies
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Minnesota Twins
- Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs
- Cincinnati Reds vs San Francisco Giants
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob deGrom (TEX, P) | $24,180 | 23.6 | 1 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL, P) | $11,790 | 14.7 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Blake Dunn (CIN, OF) | $11,380 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Cheapie | Masyn Winn (STL, SS) | $6,850 | 7.5 | 1.1 |
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 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 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $9,230 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,610 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Endy Rodríguez (PIT) | $9,560 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Keibert Ruiz (WSH) | $7,330 | 4.9 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,130 | 10.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Masyn Winn (STL) | $6,850 | 7.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $9,680 | 3.9 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Volpe (NYY) | $7,710 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Judge (NYY) | $13,420 | 9.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Brandon Marsh (PHI) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Blake Dunn (CIN) | $11,380 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Cheapie | Jung Hoo Lee (SF) | $7,660 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $8,730 | 8.4 | 1 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (BOS) | $7,330 | 7.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Eric Wagaman (MIA) | $8,280 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $6,990 | 7.2 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $11,690 | 8.3 | 0.7 |
| Value | Alexander Bregman (BOS) | $7,330 | 7.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Adam Frazier (PIT) | $8,250 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Gavin Lux (CIN) | $5,000 | 4.8 | 1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,510 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,510 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Nicholas Martini (COL) | $9,180 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Cheapie | Triston Casas (BOS) | $7,260 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob deGrom (TEX) | $24,180 | 23.6 | 1 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL) | $11,790 | 14.7 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryan Feltner. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jacob deGrom 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 Masyn Winn.
On the other hand, according to our model, Blake Dunn 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 Monday slate closes at 4:35am AEDT on Monday. 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 Monday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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