MLB Pitcher Strikeout Props — Saturday, February 21, 2026
Top projected strikeout arms on Saturday, February 21, 2026: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6.9 K), Logan Allen (5.8 K), Matthew Liberatore (5.4 K). Projected strikeouts for every probable starter, adjusted for opponent K-rate and ballpark. 16 games on the slate.
Projected starters
Astros @ NationalsCACTI Park of the Palm Beaches · 1:05 PM ET
Colton Gordon
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Jake Eder
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Pirates @ OriolesEd Smith Stadium · 1:05 PM ET
Wilber Dotel
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 7.8 K/9 · 99 Stuff+
5.1
Neutral matchup
Nationals @ CardinalsRoger Dean Chevrolet Stadium · 1:05 PM ET
Shinnosuke Ogasawara
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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LHP · 8.5 K/9 · 101 Stuff+
5.4
Favorable K matchup
Sox @ TwinsLee Health Sports Complex · 1:05 PM ET
Payton Tolle
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Eston Stull
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Braves @ RaysCharlotte Sports Park · 1:05 PM ET
Carlos Carrasco
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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TJ Nichols
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Tigers @ YankeesGeorge M. Steinbrenner Field · 1:05 PM ET
Keider Montero
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Carlos Lagrange
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Phillies @ JaysTD Ballpark · 1:07 PM ET
Bryse Wilson
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Eric Lauer
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Marlins @ MetsClover Park · 1:10 PM ET
Robby Snelling
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Brandon Waddell
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Reds @ GuardiansGoodyear Ballpark · 3:05 PM ET
Chase Burns
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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LHP · 8.5 K/9 · 103 Stuff+
5.8
Favorable K matchup
Padres @ RoyalsSurprise Stadium · 3:05 PM ET
Matt Waldron
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Ryan Bergert
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Rangers @ CubsSloan Park · 3:05 PM ET
RHP · 9 K/9 · 108 Stuff+
5.2
Tough K matchup
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Matthew Boyd
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Athletics @ SoxCamelback Ranch · 3:05 PM ET
Jack Perkins
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Chris Murphy
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Rockies @ DiamondbacksSalt River Fields at Talking Stick · 3:10 PM ET
Valente Bellozo
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Mitch Bratt
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Dodgers @ AngelsTempe Diablo Stadium · 3:10 PM ET
RHP · 8.9 K/9 · 128 Stuff+
6.9
Favorable K matchup
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José Soriano
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Giants @ MarinersPeoria Stadium · 3:10 PM ET
Hayden Birdsong
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 7.5 K/9 · 97 Stuff+
4.4
Tough K matchup
Guardians @ BrewersAmerican Family Fields of Phoenix · 3:10 PM ET
Joey Cantillo
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Garrett Stallings
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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