MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 29, 2025
Last updated: Apr 28, 2025, 11:25AM | Published: Apr 28, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 10:05am 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.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 Tuesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate includes the following games:
- Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers
- Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics
- Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Miami Marlins
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Flaherty (DET, P) | $17,340 | 17.9 | 1 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL, P) | $11,150 | 14.1 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Elijah White (ATL, OF) | $11,070 | 1.3 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Josh Smith (TEX, 3B) | $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'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 | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $8,330 | 6.1 | 0.7 |
| Value | Sean Murphy (ATL) | $5,000 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Jonah Heim (TEX) | $8,540 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Higashioka (TEX) | $7,410 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,680 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $7,820 | 7.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jacob Wilson (OAK) | $9,330 | 6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Edwards (MIA) | $7,950 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $13,870 | 10 | 0.7 |
| Value | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $8,550 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Elijah White (ATL) | $11,070 | 1.3 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Joc Pederson (TEX) | $5,000 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Austin Riley (ATL) | $9,270 | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Josh Smith (TEX) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Luis Urías (OAK) | $8,930 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Ryan McMahon (COL) | $7,550 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $8,880 | 7.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $8,270 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Luis Urías (OAK) | $8,930 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Otto Lopez (MIA) | $6,750 | 5 | 0.7 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,560 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Christian Walker (HOU) | $8,010 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Nicholas Martini (COL) | $8,290 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Eric Wagaman (MIA) | $5,000 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Flaherty (DET) | $17,340 | 17.9 | 1 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL) | $11,150 | 14.1 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryan Feltner. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jack Flaherty 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 Josh Smith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Elijah White is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate closes at 10:05am 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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