MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 6, 2025
Apr 5, 2025, 7:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest commences at 9:05am AEST on April 6, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 6 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate features these games:
- Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians
- New York Mets vs Toronto Blue Jays
- San Francisco Giants vs Seattle Mariners
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds
- Texas Rangers vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins
- Colorado Rockies vs Oakland Athletics
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob deGrom (TEX, P) | $24,330 | 23.6 | 1 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL, P) | $12,650 | 15.3 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Gustavo Campero (LAA, OF) | $8,320 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Cheapie | Lucas Raley (SEA, OF/1B) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 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'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 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $9,090 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $9,090 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Drake Baldwin (ATL) | $8,660 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Bailey (SF) | $6,030 | 4.6 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Elly De La Cruz (CIN) | $12,880 | 9.4 | 0.7 |
| Value | Willy Adames (SF) | $7,780 | 7.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Ernie Clement (TOR) | $8,130 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Fitzgerald (SF) | $6,990 | 6 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Julio Rodríguez (SEA) | $9,760 | 9.3 | 1 |
| Value | Lucas Raley (SEA) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Gustavo Campero (LAA) | $8,320 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Cheapie | Jung Hoo Lee (SF) | $7,060 | 7.2 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $11,760 | 9.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Matt Chapman (SF) | $7,450 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Fade | Oliver Dunn (MIL) | $8,220 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Junior Caminero (TB) | $7,970 | 7.6 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $9,340 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $9,340 | 7.9 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (OAK) | $8,820 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Lowe (TB) | $7,790 | 6.5 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $10,850 | 9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Lucas Raley (SEA) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jonah Bride (MIA) | $8,830 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yandy Díaz (TB) | $7,210 | 7.6 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob deGrom (TEX) | $24,330 | 23.6 | 1 |
| Value | Germán Márquez (COL) | $12,650 | 15.3 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Germán Márquez. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Lucas Raley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Gustavo Campero is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate closes at 9:05am AEST on Sunday. 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 Sunday 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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