MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 22, 2025
Apr 21, 2025, 12:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest commences at 9:10am AEST on April 22, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 22 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate includes these match-ups:
- San Francisco Giants vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Atlanta Braves vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Houston Astros vs Toronto Blue Jays
- New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Nola (PHI, P) | $15,920 | 17.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Aaron Nola (PHI, P) | $15,920 | 17.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Alex Verdugo (ATL, OF) | $8,370 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Santander (TOR, OF) | $7,880 | 7.7 | 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) | $9,720 | 7.3 | 0.7 |
| Value | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $7,720 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Realmuto (PHI) | $7,950 | 5.1 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $10,580 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $7,450 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Willy Adames (SF) | $10,120 | 7.2 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $7,450 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Yordan Alvarez (HOU) | $10,020 | 8.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Anthony Santander (TOR) | $7,880 | 7.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Alex Verdugo (ATL) | $8,370 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Garrett Mitchell (MIL) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $8,270 | 8 | 1 |
| Value | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $8,270 | 8 | 1 |
| Fade | Wilmer Flores (SF) | $9,020 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Arenado (STL) | $7,370 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $8,110 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $8,110 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Tyler Fitzgerald (SF) | $9,200 | 5.5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $7,240 | 4.6 | 0.6 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,480 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) | $9,480 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Wilmer Flores (SF) | $9,020 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $7,720 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Nola (PHI) | $15,920 | 17.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Aaron Nola (PHI) | $15,920 | 17.7 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Aaron Nola. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Aaron Nola 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 Anthony Santander.
On the other hand, according to our model, Alex Verdugo is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate closes at 9:10am 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 Tuesday 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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