I don’t want to overstate anything, but tonight’s 10-game featured MLB DFS slate on DraftKings is absolutely stacked with great pitching options. It obviously all begins with Tarik Skubal ($10,700), but really, it’s all six options above $9,000. Which one you choose will ultimately determine your fate on Monday night.
With the stage set, let’s dive in and break down everything you’ll need to know.
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PITCHER
Stud
Max Scherzer, Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins, $8,300 – While this is technically the most expensive that Scherzer has been all season, the veteran still isn’t going to cost you an arm and a leg. As of late, Scherzer’s also been pitching like it’s 2019. The 41-year-old has throw at least six innings in each of his past five outings, a span of time where Scherzer is maintaining a 2.25 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP. It’s a stretch where he’s holding opponents to a .197 average and a .268 wOBA. There’s no way around it, Scherzer’s just been plain good. You’d have to imagine that this success continues this evening against a Twins team that has struggled to hit since the trade deadline. Over the past two weeks, Minnesota is batting below the Mendoza line as a club (.196) and its 71 wRC+ ranks 27th in MLB.
Value
Cam Schlittler, New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals, $7,700 – From Scherzer to Schlittler. The rookie RHP has been a little lucky since being called-up to the majors — opponents won’t keep hitting .160 with RISP — but it would be difficult to ask for more from the 24-year-old. In seven starts and 36.1 innings, Schlittler has managed a 3.22 ERA with 38 strikeouts. In his most recent outing against the Rays, Schlittler tossed 6.2 scoreless innings and registered a very tantalizing 29.2 FPTS. The ceiling is clear in DFS. Meanwhile, the Nationals have struggled to do much since the All-Star break, sitting 25th in the league in both wOBA (.301) and wRC+ (91). Look for Schlittler to take advantage of a soft matchup. Also don’t expect him to cost less than $8,000 much longer.
INFIELD
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Jazz Chisholm, New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals, $5,400 – What Chisholm has been able to do at Yankees Stadium this season is nuts. After two more home runs on Sunday night, Chisholm is now slashing .289/.370/.579 at home with a 163 wRC+. For the sake of comparison, the infielder is batting just .180 with an 86 wRC+ on the road. The magic of the Bronx, I guess. Chisholm will draw yet another opposite-hand matchup this evening with Brad Lord ($6,000) and the Nationals making their way to New York. Let us also not forget that Chisholm has 22 steals in 2025, meaning he has multiple ways to contribute in DFS.
Value
Andrew Vaughn, Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, $3,700 – For whatever reason, Vaughn’s price tag will not go up on DraftKings. But I’m cool to keep reaping the savings. Since being traded to Milwaukee, Vaughn’s been an absolute menace to left-handed pitchers — something he’s consistently done throughout his career. In 58 plate appearances within the split, Vaughn is slashing .383/.491/.553 with a 198 wRC+. Not too shabby! Tonight’s southpaw opponent? Eduardo Rodriguez ($6,200) and his 5.40 ERA.
Value
Spencer Horwitz, Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals, $3,200 – Think of this space as a plea to utilize at least one cheap LHB on the Pirates this evening. On the surface, Michael McGreevy ($6,300) has been fine for a rookie starter, but a third percentile strikeout rate (14.0%) and a fourth percentile opponent expected batting average (.297) suggest that the RHP might not be quite ready for the big leagues. McGreevy has also allowed opposing left-handed hitters to bat .302 in 2025. To Horwitz’s credit, the 27-year-old is batting .292 with a 133 wRC+ since the All-Star break. He’s the optimum Pittsburgh lefty to use on Monday, but I’d strongly consider Ronny Simon ($2,100) if he’s leading off. Obviously, Bryan Reynolds ($4,500) is viable, too.
OUTFIELD
Stud
Riley Greene, Detroit Tigers at Athletics, $5,500 – Greene’s numbers have fallen off in the year’s second-half, but the former fifth-overall pick is still in the midst of a career season — especially when it comes to hitting right-handed pitching. In 372 plate appearances within the split, Greene owns a .926 OPS, a .302 ISO and a 152 wRC+. Those stats by their lonesome would be enough to make the All-Star viable on Monday, but let’s not discount the presence of J.T. Ginn ($5,500). Ginn has struggled with LHBs throughout 2025, surrendering a ghastly .446 wOBA within the split. This makes Kerry Carpenter ($5,100) another name to consider for your lineups.
Value
Luis Robert, Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, $4,200 – This seems relatively inexpensive for Robert, who has simply been a different player since the beginning of July. In his last 141 plate appearances, Robert is slashing .305/.362/.477 with six home runs, 11 steals and a 132 wRC+. As it pertains specifically to this evening and a matchup with Noah Cameron ($8,500), Robert’s hit left-handed pitching well all season long, sporting a .225 ISO and a 139 wRC+ within the split. Cameron’s pretty good, but Robert provides an unusual amount of upside for an outfielder priced just over $4,000. Take a chance.
