MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 8, 2025
Last updated: Apr 7, 2025, 8:25AM | Published: Apr 7, 2025, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest begins at 9:10am AEST on April 8, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins
- Athletics vs San Diego Padres
- Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Baltimore Orioles
- Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros
- New York Mets vs Miami Marlins
- San Francisco Giants vs Cincinnati Reds
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Logan Gilbert (SEA, P) | $19,350 | 20 | 1 |
| Value | Luis Severino (ATH, P) | $12,820 | 14.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Kevin Pillar (TEX, OF) | $8,200 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Michael Busch (CHC, 1B) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Salvador Perez (KC) | $8,090 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $6,650 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Shea Langeliers (ATH) | $8,470 | 5.4 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Adley Rutschman (BAL) | $7,480 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $12,480 | 9.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $8,730 | 8.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $10,520 | 6.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $7,260 | 6.6 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Fernando Tatis (SD) | $11,450 | 8.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jacob McCarthy (AZ) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Kevin Pillar (TEX) | $8,200 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jose Adolis García (TEX) | $7,850 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Manuel Machado (SD) | $10,070 | 7.3 | 0.7 |
| Value | Isaac Paredes (HOU) | $7,620 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Josh Smith (TEX) | $8,220 | 3.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Eugenio Suárez (AZ) | $7,560 | 5.8 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,230 | 7.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $8,220 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Ryan Bliss (SEA) | $8,150 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Xander Bogaerts (SD) | $7,880 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $10,910 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Value | Michael Busch (CHC) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Fade | Tyler Soderstrom (ATH) | $9,200 | 4.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $6,650 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Logan Gilbert (SEA) | $19,350 | 20 | 1 |
| Value | Luis Severino (ATH) | $12,820 | 14.8 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Luis Severino. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Logan Gilbert 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 Michael Busch.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kevin Pillar 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 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 give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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