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MLB Pitcher Strikeout Props — Saturday, May 16, 2026

Top projected strikeout arms on Saturday, May 16, 2026: Cristopher Sanchez (8.0 K), Carlos Rodon (6.6 K), Cade Cavalli (6.2 K). Projected strikeouts for every probable starter, adjusted for opponent K-rate and ballpark. 15 games on the slate.

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Projected starters

Jays @ TigersComerica Park · 1:10 PM ET
Mason Fluharty
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 8.5 K/9 · 104 Stuff+
4.7
proj K vs Jays
Tough K matchup
Royals @ CardinalsBusch Stadium · 2:15 PM ET
Noah Cameron
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Kyle Leahy
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Diamondbacks @ RockiesCoors Field · 3:10 PM ET
LHP · 6.7 K/9 · 102 Stuff+
4.6
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Favorable K matchup
@
Tomoyuki Sugano
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Orioles @ NationalsNationals Park · 4:05 PM ET
RHP · 7.5 K/9 · 100 Stuff+
4.6
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Tough K matchup
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RHP · 10.5 K/9 · 104 Stuff+
6.2
proj K vs Orioles
Neutral matchup
Phillies @ PiratesPNC Park · 4:05 PM ET
LHP · 10.3 K/9 · 118 Stuff+
8.0
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Favorable K matchup
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Bubba Chandler
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Marlins @ RaysTropicana Field · 4:10 PM ET
RHP · 6.4 K/9 · 116 Stuff+
4.0
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Tough K matchup
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RHP · 5.3 K/9 · 101 Stuff+
3.3
proj K vs Marlins
Tough K matchup
Reds @ GuardiansProgressive Field · 6:10 PM ET
RHP · 8.8 K/9 · 104 Stuff+
5.0
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Tough K matchup
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Joey Cantillo
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Rangers @ AstrosDaikin Park · 7:10 PM ET
Jacob deGrom
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Kai-Wei Teng
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Cubs @ SoxRate Field · 7:10 PM ET
RHP · 8 K/9 · 103 Stuff+
5.5
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Neutral matchup
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Davis Martin
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Brewers @ TwinsTarget Field · 7:10 PM ET
Logan Henderson
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Connor Prielipp
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Padres @ MarinersT-Mobile Park · 7:15 PM ET
RHP · 7.5 K/9 · 98 Stuff+
4.2
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Neutral matchup
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RHP · 9.6 K/9 · 115 Stuff+
6.0
proj K vs Padres
Tough K matchup
Sox @ BravesTruist Park · 7:15 PM ET
Payton Tolle
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 7.3 K/9 · 98 Stuff+
4.4
proj K vs Sox
Tough K matchup
Yankees @ MetsCiti Field · 7:15 PM ET
LHP · 10.8 K/9 · 112 Stuff+
6.6
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Neutral matchup
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Huascar Brazobán
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Dodgers @ AngelsAngel Stadium · 9:38 PM ET
Justin Wrobleski
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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José Soriano
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Giants @ AthleticsSutter Health Park · 9:40 PM ET
Trevor McDonald
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 9 K/9 · 107 Stuff+
5.3
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Tough K matchup

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Proj K reflects each pitcher's baseline rate adjusted for the opposing lineup's strikeout rate vs. that hand (L3) and the ballpark's strikeout environment (L4). Game-day weather (L2) is applied in the live engine. For entertainment purposes only.

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