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MLB Pitcher Strikeout Props — Monday, May 18, 2026

Top projected strikeout arms today: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (8.0 K), Shane McClanahan (7.4 K), Bryan Woo (7.2 K). Projected strikeouts for every probable starter, adjusted for opponent K-rate and ballpark. 14 games on the slate.

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Guardians @ TigersComerica Park · 6:40 PM ET
Slade Cecconi
Outside tracked rotation
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LHP · 9 K/9 · 112 Stuff+
6.1
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Tough K matchup
Orioles @ RaysTropicana Field · 6:40 PM ET
LHP · 9 K/9 · 103 Stuff+
5.4
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Neutral matchup
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LHP · 11 K/9 · 125 Stuff+
7.4
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Neutral matchup
Reds @ PhilliesCitizens Bank Park · 6:40 PM ET
LHP · 10 K/9 · 110 Stuff+
6.3
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Neutral matchup
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Andrew Painter
Outside tracked rotation
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Braves @ MarlinsloanDepot park · 6:40 PM ET
JR Ritchie
Outside tracked rotation
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Max Meyer
Outside tracked rotation
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Mets @ NationalsNationals Park · 6:45 PM ET
Christian Scott
Outside tracked rotation
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RHP · 7.8 K/9 · 97 Stuff+
4.7
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Neutral matchup
Jays @ YankeesYankee Stadium · 7:05 PM ET
Patrick Corbin
Outside tracked rotation
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Ryan Weathers
Outside tracked rotation
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Sox @ RoyalsKauffman Stadium · 7:10 PM ET
RHP · 9.5 K/9 · 112 Stuff+
6.4
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Tough K matchup
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RHP · 8 K/9 · 105 Stuff+
5.3
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Neutral matchup
Astros @ TwinsTarget Field · 7:40 PM ET
Tatsuya Imai
Outside tracked rotation
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Kendry Rojas
Outside tracked rotation
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Brewers @ CubsWrigley Field · 7:40 PM ET
Brandon Sproat
Outside tracked rotation
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Shota Imanaga
Outside tracked rotation
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Rangers @ RockiesCoors Field · 8:40 PM ET
LHP · 9.5 K/9 · 107 Stuff+
6.0
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Favorable K matchup
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LHP · 8 K/9 · 100 Stuff+
4.8
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Neutral matchup
Athletics @ AngelsAngel Stadium · 9:38 PM ET
RHP · 8.5 K/9 · 103 Stuff+
4.9
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Favorable K matchup
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Walbert Ureña
Outside tracked rotation
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Dodgers @ PadresPetco Park · 9:40 PM ET
RHP · 11 K/9 · 128 Stuff+
8.0
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Neutral matchup
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RHP · 9.5 K/9 · 112 Stuff+
6.2
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Tough K matchup
Giants @ DiamondbacksChase Field · 9:40 PM ET
LHP · 10.5 K/9 · 110 Stuff+
6.4
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Neutral matchup
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RHP · 9.2 K/9 · 112 Stuff+
6.7
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Neutral matchup
Sox @ MarinersT-Mobile Park · 9:40 PM ET
Noah Schultz
Outside tracked rotation
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RHP · 9.8 K/9 · 111 Stuff+
7.2
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Favorable K matchup

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