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MLB Pitcher Strikeout Props — Thursday, May 21, 2026

Top projected strikeout arms today: Spencer Strider (9.1 K), Sandy Alcantara (7.2 K), Carlos Rodon (6.6 K). Projected strikeouts for every probable starter, adjusted for opponent K-rate and ballpark. 7 games on the slate.

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Guardians @ TigersComerica Park · 1:10 PM ET
Joey Cantillo
Outside tracked rotation
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RHP · 8.5 K/9 · 104 Stuff+
5.2
proj K vs Guardians
Tough K matchup
Pirates @ CardinalsBusch Stadium · 1:15 PM ET
Braxton Ashcraft
Outside tracked rotation
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RHP · 8.5 K/9 · 106 Stuff+
5.3
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Neutral matchup
Mets @ NationalsNationals Park · 4:05 PM ET
LHP · 8.5 K/9 · 101 Stuff+
5.3
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Neutral matchup
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RHP · 9 K/9 · 104 Stuff+
5.0
proj K vs Mets
Neutral matchup
Braves @ MarlinsloanDepot park · 6:40 PM ET
RHP · 13 K/9 · 135 Stuff+
9.1
proj K vs Marlins
Favorable K matchup
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RHP · 9.5 K/9 · 116 Stuff+
7.2
proj K vs Braves
Neutral matchup
Jays @ YankeesYankee Stadium · 7:05 PM ET
Braydon Fisher
Outside tracked rotation
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LHP · 10.8 K/9 · 112 Stuff+
6.6
proj K vs Jays
Neutral matchup
Athletics @ AngelsAngel Stadium · 9:38 PM ET
RHP · 9 K/9 · 107 Stuff+
6.0
proj K vs Angels
Favorable K matchup
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José Soriano
Outside tracked rotation
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Rockies @ DiamondbacksChase Field · 9:40 PM ET
Zach Agnos
Outside tracked rotation
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LHP · 8.5 K/9 · 102 Stuff+
5.7
proj K vs Rockies
Favorable K matchup

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