MLB strikeout projections today: Zack Wheeler leads top pitchers for August 18, 2026

Our MLB strikeout projections for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, feature Zack Wheeler of the Phillies as the top projected pitcher, according to Dimers Pro’s latest simulation data.

Today’s pitching projections are powered by our MLB model, which simulates every game thousands of times to estimate outcomes like strikeouts, outs recorded, and earned runs allowed.

Strikeout projections for August 18, 2026

See which pitchers join Wheeler on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.

• Zack Wheeler (Phillies): 6.08 Ks, 17.41 outs, 2.07 earned runs, 4.74 hits
• José Soriano (Blue Jays): 5.42 Ks, 15.98 outs, 2.73 earned runs, 5.97 hits
• Carlos Rodón (Yankees): 5.31 Ks, 15.26 outs, 2.19 earned runs, 4.44 hits
• Braxton Ashcraft (Pirates): 5.17 Ks, 17.85 outs, 2.55 earned runs, 6.02 hits
• Kevin Gausman (Cubs): 5.14 Ks, 16.26 outs, 2.31 earned runs, 5.10 hits
• Robbie Ray (Padres): 5.11 Ks, 15.15 outs, 2.51 earned runs, 4.92 hits
• Nick Martinez (Rays): 5.09 Ks, 19.54 outs, 2.90 earned runs, 6.49 hits
• Kyle Harrison (Brewers): 4.94 Ks, 13.99 outs, 1.89 earned runs, 3.65 hits
• Shane Baz (Orioles): 4.90 Ks, 14.61 outs, 2.40 earned runs, 4.86 hits
• Eric Lauer (Dodgers): 4.76 Ks, 16.91 outs, 3.10 earned runs, 6.12 hits

For August 18, 2026, Wheeler tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.08, followed by José Soriano at 5.42. Carlos Rodón, Braxton Ashcraft and Kevin Gausman round out the top five.

Want to explore the full slate? Check out today’s MLB pitcher projections to sort by strikeouts, outs, or earned runs for every starter.

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