Nine late MLB DFS games set a high-variance slate, with Jacob deGrom and Luis Castillo anchoring the pitching and Yusei Kikuchi in a favorable Anaheim matchup. Power upside comes from Giancarlo Stanton and Matt Chapman, while value bats like Jorge Polanco and Joc Pederson emerge as savings that still carry upside. Stacks focus on Astros at Athletics and Red Sox at Blue Jays, with Max Scherzer serving as a veteran anchor for the Sox lineup.

Key angles: deGrom aiming for 30 starts with strong home numbers, Castillo riding a six-inning, two-run streak, and Kikuchi benefiting from home/road splits. Stanton’s lefty splits and Chapman’s 20-20 potential drive salary relief, while Langford and Pederson provide Ranger exposure and homespun upside. The piece also flags bullpen risk, injuries, and the need for an optimizer to tailor exposure.