MLB Pitcher Strikeout Props — Friday, March 20, 2026
Top projected strikeout arms on Friday, March 20, 2026: Tarik Skubal (8.3 K), Cristopher Sanchez (7.1 K), Shane McClanahan (7.0 K). Projected strikeouts for every probable starter, adjusted for opponent K-rate and ballpark. 17 games on the slate.
Projected starters
Sox @ RaysCharlotte Sports Park · 1:05 PM ET
Blake Wehunt
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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LHP · 11 K/9 · 125 Stuff+
7.0
Tough K matchup
Jays @ TwinsLee Health Sports Complex · 1:05 PM ET
Max Scherzer
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 9.2 K/9 · 106 Stuff+
4.9
Tough K matchup
Tigers @ PhilliesBayCare Ballpark · 1:05 PM ET
LHP · 11 K/9 · 130 Stuff+
8.3
Neutral matchup
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LHP · 10.3 K/9 · 118 Stuff+
7.1
Neutral matchup
Cardinals @ MetsClover Park · 1:10 PM ET
LHP · 8.5 K/9 · 101 Stuff+
5.2
Neutral matchup
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RHP · 9 K/9 · 103 Stuff+
5.2
Tough K matchup
Sox @ AngelsTempe Diablo Stadium · 3:10 PM ET
Shane Smith
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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José Soriano
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Pirates @ BravesCoolToday Park · 6:05 PM ET
Yohan Ramírez
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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LHP · 7.8 K/9 · 97 Stuff+
5.3
Favorable K matchup
Marlins @ AstrosCACTI Park of the Palm Beaches · 6:05 PM ET
RHP · 10.5 K/9 · 112 Stuff+
5.6
Neutral matchup
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RHP · 9.5 K/9 · 108 Stuff+
6.0
Tough K matchup
Orioles @ YankeesGeorge M. Steinbrenner Field · 6:35 PM ET
RHP · 8 K/9 · 102 Stuff+
5.3
Tough K matchup
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RHP · 10.2 K/9 · 108 Stuff+
6.2
Neutral matchup
Nationals @ MarlinsRoger Dean Chevrolet Stadium · 7:10 PM ET
Foster Griffin
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 8.8 K/9 · 104 Stuff+
5.0
Tough K matchup
Royals @ GiantsScottsdale Stadium · 8:05 PM ET
Ryan Bergert
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Adrian Houser
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Reds @ CubsSloan Park · 9:05 PM ET
LHP · 9.5 K/9 · 106 Stuff+
5.0
Tough K matchup
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Matthew Boyd
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Padres @ DodgersCamelback Ranch · 9:05 PM ET
Marco Gonzales
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 8.8 K/9 · 128 Stuff+
6.2
Tough K matchup
Mariners @ GuardiansGoodyear Ballpark · 9:05 PM ET
Gabe Mosser
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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LHP · 8.5 K/9 · 103 Stuff+
5.6
Neutral matchup
Giants @ RangersSurprise Stadium · 9:05 PM ET
Spencer Bivens
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 8.5 K/9 · 107 Stuff+
5.4
Tough K matchup
Cubs @ AthleticsHohokam Stadium · 9:10 PM ET
RHP · 8 K/9 · 103 Stuff+
5.1
Tough K matchup
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TBD
Probable not announced
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Rockies @ PadresPeoria Stadium · 9:10 PM ET
Juan Mejia
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 9.8 K/9 · 104 Stuff+
5.8
Neutral matchup
Brewers @ DiamondbacksSalt River Fields at Talking Stick · 9:10 PM ET
Jacob Misiorowski
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 9.2 K/9 · 112 Stuff+
6.4
Neutral matchup