MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 30, 2025
Mar 29, 2025, 10:25PM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest begins at 10:05am AEDT on March 30, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on March 30 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox
- San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves
- Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Detroit Tigers
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs
- Houston Astros vs New York Mets
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
With the latest MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Roki Sasaki (LAD, P) | $20,830 | 21.2 | 1 |
| Value | Griffin Canning (NYM, P) | $11,030 | 13.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Jarred Kelenic (ATL, OF) | $8,500 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Xander Bogaerts (SD, 2B) | $7,020 | 6.9 | 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 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 | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,680 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $8,680 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Drake Baldwin (ATL) | $8,080 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Shea Langeliers (OAK) | $7,570 | 6 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $10,980 | 8.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jacob Wilson (OAK) | $6,110 | 5.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Corey Seager (TEX) | $11,160 | 7.3 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Geraldo Perdomo (AZ) | $6,290 | 5 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,870 | 10.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Fernando Tatis (SD) | $9,320 | 9.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Jarred Kelenic (ATL) | $8,500 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Chas McCormick (HOU) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $10,660 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,600 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Maxwell Muncy (LAD) | $9,720 | 5.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 3.9 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $10,880 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $7,020 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Ryan Bliss (SEA) | $9,340 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Colten Keith (DET) | $7,970 | 5.8 | 0.7 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,970 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Luis Arraez (SD) | $8,250 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Lucas Raley (SEA) | $9,630 | 5.5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $7,390 | 6 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Roki Sasaki (LAD) | $20,830 | 21.2 | 1 |
| Value | Griffin Canning (NYM) | $11,030 | 13.2 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Griffin Canning. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Roki Sasaki is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Xander Bogaerts.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jarred Kelenic is one of the lowest 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 10:05am AEDT 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 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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